Savory Apricot, Arugula and Goat Cheese Loaf
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
This savory plumcake with arugula, goat cheese, and apricots is like a fresh twist on Italian home cooking. I mean, folks in Italy love mixing unexpected flavors, do not they? Although it's not rooted in a specific region, you'll totally find recipes like this across Italy. Especially when it's warm. And everyone wants something easy and shareable.
What makes this dish special? It's how the creamy goat cheese mingles with the peppery arugula, creating a tasty contrast. Then, those sweet apricots add a burst of flavor that's really refreshing. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or just as a casual afternoon snack with friends. This plumcake has a tender crumb that stays moist and soft—unlike heavier savory breads. Really good stuff.
When you take a bite of this apricot goat cheese plumcake, you'll see how the flavors balance each other. The arugula adds a fresh, almost wild taste that complements the tangy cheese and those little pockets of golden fruit. And the sauce? Well, it pairs wonderfully with a glass of something bubbly. But honestly, it's just as satisfying on its own. In Italy, these savory cake recipes are popular for being easy to make and fitting any occasion—from a quick lunch to a fancy aperitivo.
Plus, you can switch up the fruit or herbs based on what's available—so versatile! In the summer, this kind of easy savory baking stands out. Why? Because it is light yet flavorful enough to keep you coming back for more. The soft interior, loaded with mix-ins, ensures every bite is just right—really, not too dense, not too plain—just a good, balanced Italian taste each time. Seriously good.
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- INGREDIENTS
- for a 10¼ x 4? in loaf pan
- Type 00 flour 2 ½ cups (300 g)
- Eggs 3 - medium
- Sunflower seed oil 7.3 tbsp (100 g)
- Whole milk ½ cup (100 g)
- Grana Padano PDO cheese 1.1 oz (30 g)
- Instant yeast for salted preparations 5 tsp (16 g)
- Arugula 1 cup (20 g)
- Apricots 7 oz (200 g) - mature
- Aged goat cheese 3.5 oz (100 g) - medium-aged
- Fine salt to taste
How to prepare Savory Apricot, Arugula and Goat Cheese Loaf
To prepare the apricot, arugula and goat cheese loaf, start by washing the apricots, cut them in half 1 and remove the pit. Then cut them into pieces 2 and cut the goat cheese into cubes 3.
Place the eggs, vegetable oil 4 and milk 5 in a bowl. Beat with electric beaters for a few minutes 6, until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
Add the 00 flour (all-purpose flour) 7, the instant baking powder for savory cakes 8, and the grated Grana Padano 9.
Finally add the salt 10. Continue working the mixture with the electric beaters 11 until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Add the arugula to the batter without chopping it 12.
Also add the goat cheese 13 and the apricots 14, then gently fold with a spatula 15 to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan (10¼ x 4⅓ in) lined with parchment paper 16 or greased and floured. Level the surface with a spatula. Bake in a preheated fan (convection) oven at 338°F for about 40 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer: if it comes out dry, the loaf is ready. Remove the loaf from the oven 17, let it cool slightly, then unmold and slice to serve 18. It is excellent both warm and at room temperature.