Name: Savoury Cake with Courgettes and Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g courgettes; 3 piece eggs; 2 cucchiaini fine salt; 1 tsp sugar; 40 g grated Parmesan cheese; 150 g milk; 120 g sunflower seed oil; 50 g potato starch; 250 g flour 00; 15 g instant baking powder for savoury cakes; 100 g diced cooked ham; 100 g diced Emmental

The savoury cake with courgettes and ham is a classic of Italian cuisine, a dish that evokes memories of family lunches and picnics in the open air. In my family, this cake was a must during the summer, when the courgettes from the garden were at the peak of their freshness. My grandmother always prepared it with love, following a recipe passed down from generation to generation. I have adapted her recipe to the Thermomix®, making it even simpler and quicker to make, without sacrificing the authentic taste of the past. The courgettes are the main ingredient of this cake, giving it a delicate flavour and a soft consistency. It is important to choose fresh and firm courgettes, preferably small in size, because they are tastier and less watery. The diced cooked ham adds a touch of salty and smoky flavour, which goes perfectly with the sweetness of the courgettes. The emmental, with its slightly nutty taste, gives the cake a stringy and delicious note. The grated Parmesan cheese, added to the dough, helps to enhance the overall flavour and give it a richer consistency. To prepare this cake with the Thermomix®, it is essential to follow the steps carefully. Start by grating the courgettes in the bowl: a few seconds at speed 5 will be enough to obtain a perfect consistency. Then, prepare the dough in a bowl, mixing the liquid ingredients with the dry ones. It is important not to overwork the dough, to prevent it from becoming rubbery. Finally, add the grated courgettes, the ham and the emmental, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly. Pour the mixture into a greased and floured mould and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ham with other ingredients, such as button mushrooms sautéed in a pan, pitted black olives or sun-dried tomatoes in oil. For a vegan version, you can use vegetable milk (such as soy or almond milk) and replace the eggs with a mixture of chickpea flour and water. You can also add spices and aromatic herbs to personalise the flavour of the cake: a pinch of nutmeg, a little oregano or chopped fresh basil are perfect to enhance the taste of the courgettes. The savoury cake with courgettes and ham is excellent to enjoy warm or cold, accompanied by a mixed salad or a side of grilled vegetables. It is ideal for a quick lunch, a delicious appetiser or an outdoor picnic. You can also cut it into cubes and serve it as finger food during a party or a buffet. If you have any cake left over, you can store it in the refrigerator for a couple of days, wrapped in cling film or in an airtight container. You can also prepare it in advance and freeze it: in this case, I advise you to cut it into slices before freezing it, so that you can thaw only the necessary quantity. To reheat it, you can use the traditional oven or the microwave.

Savoury Cake with Courgettes and Ham

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Ingredients (12 ingredients)

Preparation (6 steps)

Grate the courgettes

Prepare the mixture

Add the liquid ingredients

Incorporate the flours and baking powder

Add courgettes, ham and cheese

Pour into the mould and bake

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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