This easy French Ham and Olive Cake is a perfect snack. It’s often enjoyed by kids here in France when they get home from school fir their “goûter.” You’ll find many examples of different recipes on Marmiton, a French recipe website. I recently posted pictures on the CuriousProvence Instagram and was asked numerous times to post the recipe- so voilà ! In French, this is called Cake aux Olives et Jambon- yes they use the English word “cake.”
This recipe is simple and very forgiving. For example, you can add a little less flour and another egg instead, or add a little more cheese. Once you have the base you can make a vegetarian version with fresh goat cheese, semi-dried tomatoes and lots of thyme. Play with it to make it yours!
As always, the quality of ingredients makes a difference to the end product of any recipe. However, this is a satisfying cheap eats and is often made here in France with jarred olives and pre-grated cheese. (Crazy I know!) If you use good-quality olive oil and ham though, you’ll taste the difference. Enjoy!
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