Savory 7-Jar Cake

Name: Savory 7-Jar Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Natural plain yogurt (125 ml, at room temperature) 1 vasetto; Type 00 flour 2 vasetti; Cornstarch 1 vasetto; Whole milk 1 vasetto; Grana Padano PDO cheese (to grate) 1 vasetto; Sunflower seed oil 1 vasetto; Instant yeast for salted preparations (1 packet) 3 ¾ tsp; Eggs medium 3; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper to taste; Edam cheese 7.1 oz; Neapolitan salami 5.6 oz; Green olives pitted ½ cup; Marjoram 3 sprigs

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

From the beautiful Campania region in southern Italy comes the savory 7-pot cake—which is awesome—an easy and original spin on the much-loved sweet yogurt cake that's really popular in Italian homes. This version flips the traditional dessert flavors by packing in bits of Naples salami, little cubes of Edam cheese, and plenty of green olives, all tied together with a hint of fresh marjoram. And the coolest part? Everything’s measured with a single yogurt cup. No scales, no stress. Just scoop, mix and go.

This makes the savory seven jars cake a hit for anyone who loves recipes that keep things simple yet deliver that moist and golden bite in every slice. Italian families really adore how quickly this cake comes together. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or lazy Sunday meals when you crave something different from the usual appetizers. Pretty simple, right? It comes with a nice tender texture, and each piece has a crispy edge from baking—so it’s hard not to grab another slice when you pass by the tray.

Trying out the savory seven cups cake is all part of the fun. I gotta say, some folks in Campania swap the meats for more veggies, turning it into a tasty savory vegetable cake that works for vegetarians too. You’ll see people mixing in delights like roasted zucchini, peppers, or even sun-dried tomatoes, but the base always remains super easy and moist thanks to the yogurt. And here's the thing: what’s great is how this cake stands up as a quick savory cake you can prep ahead—whether it’s for a picnic, school lunch, or party.

It is not just about tradition. This recipe’s totally budget-friendly and lets you use whatever’s hanging out in your fridge. For real. From that cheesy flavor to the salty kick from the olives and the herby aroma, there’s something in every bite that just feels warm and inviting. No matter how you fill it, this savory yogurt cake keeps things simple, fun and totally crowd-pleasing, just like a real Italian family would want.

INGREDIENTS

Natural plain yogurt 1 vasetto - (125 ml, at room temperature)

Type 00 flour 2 vasetti

Cornstarch 1 vasetto

Whole milk 1 vasetto

Grana Padano PDO cheese 1 vasetto - (to grate)

Sunflower seed oil 1 vasetto

Instant yeast for salted preparations 3 ¾ tsp (16 g) - (1 packet)

Eggs 3 - medium

Fine salt 1 pinch

Black pepper to taste

For the Filling: Edam cheese 7.1 oz (200 g); Neapolitan salami 5.6 oz (160 g); Green olives ½ cup (100 g) - pitted; Marjoram 3 sprigs

Preparation

How to prepare Savory 7-Jar Cake

To prepare the savory 7-jar cake, first start by cutting the cheese 1 and salami into 1/2 inch cubes 2 and the olives into rings 3.

Work with electric whisks the eggs in a bowl 4, pour in the yogurt, keeping the whisks running 5. Add the oil 6.

Also add the milk 7. Then incorporate flour, baking powder, and cornstarch, sifted, a little at a time 8. Also add a jar of grated Grana Padano PDO, finally salt and pepper the dough 9.

Flavor with chopped marjoram 10, complete with salami, cheese 11, and olives. Set aside a bit of the topping for the surface. Stir everything 12 to blend.

Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch springform pan 13. Level well 14 and garnish the surface with the reserved filling 15.

Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes at 355°F 16. Once cooked 17, let the savory 7-jar cake cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving 18!

Storage

You can store the savory 7-jar cake in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days, heating it before serving.

You can freeze it, even sliced, and thaw it in the fridge a day before consuming it.

Tip

You can replace the salami with mortadella, the Edam with scamorza or provolone, oregano, and other herbs instead of marjoram.

To make it even more flavorful, you can use half a jar of Grana Padano PDO and half of Pecorino.

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Savory 7-Jar Cake

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INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Savory 7-Jar Cake

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