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Cheese and onion savoury cake
4.6 from 28 votes

Cheese and onion savoury cake

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 g cottage cheese creamed smooth
  • 200 g butter approximately 2 sticks, room temperature
  • 4 egg
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Herb I used thyme, sage, parsley and chives, fresh, chopped
  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC and grease a 20cm springform pan. 
  2. Cream together the butter and cottage cheese until smooth and pale. 
  3. Add the eggs, one a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition and mixing well. 
  4. Add the sauteed onions, cheddar cheese and herbs and mix well. Scrape bowl again. 
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix until just combined. 
  6. Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and top with onion rings. 
  7. 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. 
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes until warm, but not hot. 
  9. Slice and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.