Cherry tomato, mozzarella and basil cake

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cake Batter
  • All-purpose flour : 1/2 cups cups
  • Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Eggs : 3
  • Milk : 1 cup
  • Olive oil : 1/2 cup cup
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped : 1/4 cup cup
  • Mozzarella cheese, diced : 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved : 1 cup
• Topping
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved : 1 cup
  • Mozzarella cheese, diced : 1 cup
  • Fresh basil leaves : 1/4 cup cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
• In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, olive oil, chopped basil, mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Mix well.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves on top of the batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• You can use any type of cherry tomatoes for this recipe, but try to choose ones that are ripe and flavorful.
• Feel free to add other ingredients like olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

Information

• This savory cake is perfect for brunch, picnics, or as an appetizer.
• It can be served warm or at room temperature.