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Ciambella Salata (Savory Ring Cake)

Ciambella Salata is a great clean-out-the-fridge recipe, super quick and full of flavor. Have fun with its tasty fillings.
Recipe Ciambella Salata (Savory Ring Cake)
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 50 minutes
  • Servings for 8 people

Ciambella Salata is a Rustic Savory Cake that is quick and very simple to make: you only need one bowl. Made with a few simple ingredients, this is a perfect Clean-Out-the-Fridge Recipe, with a basic batter of flour, eggs, milk, instant baking powder and oil and the filling you like best, so you can create original, ever-changing combinations of flavors.

We decided to make this Soft Savory Ring Cake with a very classic combination of ingredients: diced cooked ham, scamorza (a mild, semi-firm Italian cheese) and black olives. But, as we’ll see, you can flavor the recipe with whatever you have on hand, and also play with spices or fresh herbs.

A No-Rise Savory Cake that comes together in just 10 minutes and is ready to go into the oven. A tasty, appealing idea for a buffet, a packed lunch or a fun aperitivo with friends. We’re sure there won’t be a crumb left.

If you’re looking for more tasty Clean-Out-the-Fridge Savory Cake Recipes, also try the Savory Vegetable Loaf, the Savory Bread Cake, the Savory 7-Jar Loaf and the Savory Zucchini Loaf. Each one tastier than the last.

Now get your ingredients ready and preheat the oven: today let’s whip up a flavorful Ciambella Salata in no time.

Ingredients for 8 people

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Method

  1. To make the Ciambella Salata, first dice the scamorza and slice the olives into rounds. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil and mix well to blend, then stir in the dry ingredients as well (flour, baking powder, Grana and salt).
    Savory ring cake, preparation step 1
    Savory ring cake, preparation step 2
  2. Once you have carefully combined all the ingredients into a smooth batter, add the olives, cooked ham and scamorza. Mix well and pour the mixture into a 24 cm (9.5 in) ring pan, previously buttered and floured.
    Savory ring cake, preparation step 3
    Savory ring cake, preparation step 4
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 45 minutes, or until golden. Check that it is done with a toothpick. Once it is ready and golden, take your Ciambella Salata out of the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before unmolding and serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Savory ring cake with ham, cheese and olives

Variations and Alternatives

Ciambella Salata is a clean-out-the-fridge recipe, so once you’ve made the basic batter you can fill it with whatever ingredients you have on hand, such as cheeses, cured meats and even vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers. Another great way to flavor the recipe is to add fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano or sage to the basic batter, or spices such as turmeric, paprika, garlic powder or onion powder.

Tips

To be sure your Ciambella Salata is done, always do the Toothpick Test, but only in the last 5 minutes of baking so you don’t spoil the rise. If the toothpick comes out completely dry, the ring cake is ready to come out of the oven.

Storage

Ciambella Salata keeps at room temperature, well covered with plastic wrap, for 1 day, or in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days.

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