Savory Bundt Cake with Cheese and Friarielli
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- 1 h 55 min
The easy savory bundt cake, or ciambellone salato, is a go-to in Italian kitchens. Really. It's all about that rustic simplicity. And look, this dish skips the whole yeast rising thing, so no waiting around. It’s moist, a bit tender, with a golden crust that’s, you know, pretty much irresistible. Italians love tossing in goodies like cheese, prosciutto, or chunks of broccoli—or even salsiccia for a meaty twist. The magic of this savory ring cake recipe? It’s versatile—just use whatever you've got. It’s great as an appetizer, for picnics, or buffets. Seriously good for any gathering.
In Italy, this simple savory bundt cake is a favorite for its no-fuss vibe. Just toss in what you like, and you’re golden. It’s delicious warm or at room temp, so timing? Not an issue. The center’s soft and rich, thanks to eggs and cheese—robiola is a winner for creaminess. Families often add crispy pancetta or roasted veggies for that extra flavor punch. And really, with all the savory cake ideas out there, you can switch up fillings based on your mood or what's in the pantry. Serve it as a quick savory bundt cake for breakfast, brunch, or any chill get-together. It’s classic rustic Italian, for sure. People often find themselves grabbing seconds because of its savory goodness. I mean, the texture’s just so so perfect. It's something special, especially when you want easy but satisfying. No question.
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To prepare the easy savory bundt cake, first cut the mortadella 1, Napoli salami 2, and provolone 3 into 0.5-inch cubes.
Then slice both the black and green olives 4 and set them aside. Move on to the bundt cake batter. Pour the eggs and yogurt into a bowl 5, stir with a whisk 6,
until smooth and lump-free 7. Add the oil 8 and milk 9.
Mix again with the whisk 10 and add the Grana Padano 11. Incorporate it by mixing 12.
Sift the baking powder 13 and flour 14 directly into the mixture. Beat with the whisk until you get a thick and smooth batter 15.
Add the salt 16 and pepper 17. Pour in the mortadella cubes 18,
the cheese, the salami 19, and the olives 20. Now mix everything with a spatula 21.
Take a 9.5-inch bundt cake pan, grease it with oil 22, and coat it with flour. Transfer the batter inside, smooth it out with the spatula 23, and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes. Before removing your savory bundt cake from the oven, check the doneness with a toothpick. When it's cooked, take out the bundt cake 34 and let it cool slightly before removing it from the mold and serving.