Moist Savoury Cake with Zucchini, Ham & Cheese (No Scale Needed)
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- No scale required — just a yogurt jar as your measuring guide
- Fluffy and moist texture with every single bite
- Perfect for any meal — great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or as a snack
- Customisable — add your favourite vegetables and cheese
- Quick and easy — ready to prepare in just 5 minutes
What Makes This Cake So Moist?
The secret to this wonderfully moist savoury cake lies in the combination of vegetable oil, yogurt, and Parmesan. The oil keeps the crumb soft and tender, while the yogurt provides moisture and a subtle tang. The cheese adds a rich, savoury depth of flavour that ties everything together. The result is a beautifully moist cake with no dry crumbs in sight.
Ingredients
- Yogurt (plain, natural) – 125g (1 jar)
- Milk – 125g (1 jar)
- Vegetable oil – 125g (1 jar)
- Parmesan cheese, grated – 125g (1 jar)
- All-purpose flour – 375g (3 jars)
- Baking powder – 16g
- Eggs – 3
- Zucchini (courgette) – 1 (grated)
- Ham – 100g (diced)
- Cheese (e.g., provola, mozzarella, or cheddar) – 100g (cubed)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a round or square baking pan (approximately 22–24 cm / 9 inches) to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they become frothy and light.
- Add the yogurt, milk, vegetable oil, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add the flour and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix gently until everything is well incorporated and there are no lumps—take care not to overmix.
- Once the batter is smooth, fold in the grated zucchini (squeeze out any excess moisture first), the diced ham, and the cubed cheese. Stir gently with a spatula to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the savoury cake to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. It is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
