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Savory Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive Cake
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Savory Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive Cake

This Feta and Kalamata Olive Cake is studded with briny olives and feta, scented with fresh herbs and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A one-bowl savory cake, this delicious recipe is perfect for a Mediterranean themed breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

  • 8.8 ounces all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt *
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley and/or dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives chopped
  • 4 stalks scallions both green and white parts chopped
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup yogurt at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup olive oil Vegetable spray
  • 1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8X11 oven-proof casserole dish with vegetable spray. Set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix feta cheese, fresh parsley, olives, and scallions in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, yogurt, and olive oil in a bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the egg mixture (we’ll use this to glaze the top of the cake later.).
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
  • Fold in the feta cheese mixture while making sure that it is equally distributed within the dough.
  • Transfer the mixture into the casserole dish. Equally spread the reserved 3 tablespoons of the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle it with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated 350 degrees oven. And then turn down the heat to 325 degrees and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with no crumbs.
  • Allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Note: Be sure to taste the olives and the feta cheese before adding the salt into flour mixture. If they are salty enough, you may omit adding additional salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 3mg

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