Savory Dove Cake with Cheese

Savory Dove Cake with Cheese, an easy and no-yeast alternative to the classic leavened dove cake.

The recipe for this dove cake is simple and intuitive, a base of yogurt cake enriched with Asiago cheese and topped with the traditional sliced almonds.

This cake will be perfect to serve during appetizers, aperitifs, and buffets and is also a great idea for an edible centerpiece for Easter.

At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you still have doubts, you can write a comment or use the appropriate contact form.

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Savory Dove Cake
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Medium
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 8-10
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Easter
277.58 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 277.58 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 22.70 (g) of which sugars 2.01 (g)
  • Proteins 10.50 (g)
  • Fat 16.49 (g) of which saturated 2.28 (g)of which unsaturated 7.19 (g)
  • Fibers 1.04 (g)
  • Sodium 197.36 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 70 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for the Savory Dove Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs (medium-sized)
  • 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 packet instant yeast for savory preparations
  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup plain natural yogurt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 1/4 oz Asiago cheese
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon Pecorino
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Tools

  • Bowls
  • Whisks
  • Kitchen scale
  • Mold for dove cake

Savory Dove Cake Recipe

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  • Start the preparation of the savory dove cake by placing the eggs, yogurt, milk, and sunflower oil in a bowl.

  • Mix with the whisks until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

  • Continue the preparation by adding the grated Pecorino Romano to the liquid ingredients.
    Mix again with the whisks.

  • Add the all-purpose flour and the instant yeast for savory preparations, sifted in two or three times.
    Mix first with the whisks, and when the dough is dense enough, continue with a spatula.

  • Finish the dough preparation with the Asiago cheese cut into cubes.
    Mix one last time and transfer the dough into a 750g dove cake mold.

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg white with a tablespoon of Pecorino and the sliced almonds.
    Distribute them evenly over the dove cake.

  • Bake the savory dove cake with cheese in a static oven at 350°F for about 50-55 minutes.
    If it darkens too much on top, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil.

  • Let the dove cake warm slightly and bring it to the table along with your favorite cold cuts and cheeses.

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    Savory Dove Cake

Savory Dove Cake with Cheese

Refer to this section to clarify your doubts; if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.

Also try the SEVEN JARS SAVORY MUFFINS

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • How long does it keep?

    You can keep this dove cake for 3-4 days under a glass dome or in an airtight container.
    I do not recommend freezing it.

  • How can I enrich the dough?

    You can add diced bacon or ham, peas, artichokes, broad beans…

  • If I don’t have a dove cake mold, which mold should I use?

    A 9.5-inch diameter round mold will work fine.

You can serve this dove cake along with the CHARCUTERIE BOARD.

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