Savory 7 Jars Plum Cake

Have you ever tried the savory 7 jars plum cake? It’s an extremely easy recipe, perfect for buffets, appetizers, or as a delicious dinner. What’s special about it? You don’t need a scale! You use the yogurt jar as a measuring unit, making the preparation quick and stress-free. The result is a soft plum cake, full of flavor and incredibly versatile: you can customize it with cheeses, deli meats, and vegetables of your choice.
If you’re looking for an idea to recycle fridge leftovers or an alternative to the classic bread to accompany meats and cheeses, this recipe is perfect for you. Moreover, it’s also great for lunch on the go or as a salty snack for kids. Let’s prepare it together!

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savory 7 jars plum cake
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 1 jar plain yogurt (125 ml)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 jar sunflower oil
  • 3 jars all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast for savory preparations
  • 1 jar milk
  • 1 jar grated Grana Padano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • 4 oz mortadella (diced)
  • 4 oz provola cheese (diced)

Tools

  • Baking Tin

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a greased and floured plum cake tin.

    In a bowl, mix the yogurt, eggs, oil, and milk until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

    Add the sifted flour and instant yeast. Mix well until a smooth batter is obtained.

    Incorporate the grated cheese and the scant teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

    Add the diced mortadella and provola to the batter. Mix uniformly so they are distributed throughout the batter.

    Pour the batter into the prepared plum cake tin.

    Bake in the preheated oven and cook for about 40-45 minutes or until the plum cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Once cooked, let the savory plum cake cool before slicing and serving.

    This savory plum cake will be perfect as an appetizer or snack.

    Enjoy!

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • Can I use fresh yeast?

    No. It’s a quick savory cake that rises directly in the oven. Only use instant yeast for savory preparations.

  • What are the dimensions of the tin?

    Mine is a common 12×4-inch plum cake tin.

  • Static or fan oven?

    Static oven

  • Can sunflower oil be replaced with olive oil?

    Sunflower oil has a lighter consistency than olive oil and a milder flavor, making it more suitable for this plum cake.

  • What can I substitute for all-purpose flour?

    I recommend substituting it with two jars of rice flour and one of cornstarch.

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