Cheese and onion savoury cake

Name: Cheese and onion savoury cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2 250g creamed smooth cottage cheese; 200 g butter, room temperature; 4 eggs; 2 cups cheddar cheese; ½ cup fresh herbs, chopped; 1 onion; 175 g flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Onion Rings

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4.6

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 people
Calories
416 kcal
Course
Cake, Lunch, Baked Goods, Brunch
Cuisine
Vegan

Cheese and onion savoury cake

Kylie Thomas

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Inspired by Ottolenghi's cauliflower cake, this cheese and onion savoury cake is filled with cheese, herbs and red onion. It is the perfect elegant yet easy lunch recipe and will make an excellent vegetarian main.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 250g creamed smooth cottage cheese
200 g butter, room temperature (approximately 2 sticks)
4 eggs
2 cups cheddar cheese grated
½ cup fresh herbs, chopped (I used thyme, sage, parsley and chives)
1 onion (chopped and sauteed)
175 g flour (approximately 1¼ cup)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Onion Rings to decorate

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Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC and grease a 20cm springform pan.
Cream together the butter and cottage cheese until smooth and pale.
Add the eggs, one a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition and mixing well.
Add the sauteed onions, cheddar cheese and herbs and mix well. Scrape bowl again.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix until just combined.
Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and top with onion rings.
Place in the oven and allow to bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes until warm, but not hot.
Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 678mg (28%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1105IU (22%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 261mg (26%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	416kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	165mg	55%
Sodium	678mg	28%
Potassium	195mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1105IU	22%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	3%
Calcium	261mg	26%
Iron	1.7mg	9%