Cake au jambon, fromage et moutarde

Savory Ham, Cheese and Mustard Cake

Make your next apèritif stand out by serving this classic French savory loaf cake. Made with ham, cheese and two different types of readily available Dijon mustard, it’s a welcome change from standard refreshments.

Savory Ham, Cheese and Mustard Cake

Preheat the oven to 375F and place the rack in the center.

Prepare a loaf pan either using butter and flour and tapping out the excess flour, quick release baking spray with flour or lining with parchment paper.

Please note: If you use a culinary scale, the original measurements are indicated in parenthesis.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. all purpose flour (180g)

• 2 tsp. baking powder (11g)

• 3 eggs at room temperature

• 1/2 cup grated gruyère (100g)

• 1/2 cup good olive oil (100ml)

• 1/2 cup full fat milk (100ml)

• 1/3 lb. ham slice cut into small matchstick pieces of small cubes (200g)

• 3 Tbs. Old Style Dijon mustard (with visible grains)

• 2 Tbs. Original Dijon mustard

Prepare the cake using a stand mixer:

• Mix together, eggs, oil, milk and mustards.

• Add the flour and baking powder and gently mix until blended.

• Stir in grated cheese and sliced ham until blended.

• Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

• Bake for approximately 45 minutes - checking after 30 minutes as oven temperatures vary - or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden. If necessary, tend a piece of aluminum foil over the cake to prevent burning.

• When done, remove cake from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack 15 to 20 minutes.

• Carefully remove from the loaf pan for further cooling.

• Serve tepid or at room temperature in cubes (with toothpicks) or slices (with a fork).

• Can also be enjoyed in a slice with a salad.