French savory cakes use zero flour—just eggs and cheese create structure, making this technically a soufflé disguised as cake.
Broccoli, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Cake
Indulge in a delightful savory cake that beautifully blends vibrant broccoli, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts for a nutritious twist on your meal prep routine. This scrumptious dish not only packs a punch of flavor but also makes for a fantastic snack or side, ensuring you stay energized throughout the week. Whip it up with ease and enjoy a deliciously satisfying bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 100g of broccoli (3.53 oz)
- 1/2 onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 4 slices of chicken breast or smoked tofu or salmonoptionalsmoked tofu or salmon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of fresh goat cheese (30 ml)
- 1/2 log of goat cheeseoptional
- 100g of Greek yogurt or 3% fat cottage cheese (3.53 oz)cottage cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 170g of flour (1.36 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tablespoon of mustard (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- a few walnutsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
In a bowl, mix the eggs, Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), goat cheese, mustard, flour, baking powder, and olive oil until combined.
- 3
Fold in the chopped broccoli, diced chicken (or tofu or salmon), diced onion, walnuts, and goat cheese.
- 4
Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
- 5
Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steam broccoli for exactly 3-4 minutes until bright green and still firm, then shock in ice water to halt cooking and preserve color compounds called chlorophyll.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Bring goat cheese to room temperature 30 minutes before mixing to prevent lumps, as cold dairy doesn't incorporate smoothly into batters and creates uneven texture.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Toast walnuts at 350°F for 6-8 minutes before adding to activate oils and intensify flavor through Maillard reactions while preventing them from becoming soggy in the batter.technique350°F, 6-8 minutes
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes instead of waiting the full 35 minutes, as savory cakes with vegetables release moisture unpredictably and can overcook quickly.timing30 minutes
- ✓Pat broccoli completely dry after steaming because excess moisture can create a soggy bottom and prevent proper rise by diluting the batter structure.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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French savory cakes use zero flour—just eggs and cheese create structure, making this technically a soufflé disguised as cake.
Broccoli, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Cake
Indulge in a delightful savory cake that beautifully blends vibrant broccoli, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts for a nutritious twist on your meal prep routine. This scrumptious dish not only packs a punch of flavor but also makes for a fantastic snack or side, ensuring you stay energized throughout the week. Whip it up with ease and enjoy a deliciously satisfying bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 100g of broccoli (3.53 oz)
- 1/2 onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 4 slices of chicken breast or smoked tofu or salmonoptionalsmoked tofu or salmon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of fresh goat cheese (30 ml)
- 1/2 log of goat cheeseoptional
- 100g of Greek yogurt or 3% fat cottage cheese (3.53 oz)cottage cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 170g of flour (1.36 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tablespoon of mustard (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- a few walnutsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
In a bowl, mix the eggs, Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), goat cheese, mustard, flour, baking powder, and olive oil until combined.
- 3
Fold in the chopped broccoli, diced chicken (or tofu or salmon), diced onion, walnuts, and goat cheese.
- 4
Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
- 5
Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steam broccoli for exactly 3-4 minutes until bright green and still firm, then shock in ice water to halt cooking and preserve color compounds called chlorophyll.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Bring goat cheese to room temperature 30 minutes before mixing to prevent lumps, as cold dairy doesn't incorporate smoothly into batters and creates uneven texture.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Toast walnuts at 350°F for 6-8 minutes before adding to activate oils and intensify flavor through Maillard reactions while preventing them from becoming soggy in the batter.technique350°F, 6-8 minutes
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes instead of waiting the full 35 minutes, as savory cakes with vegetables release moisture unpredictably and can overcook quickly.timing30 minutes
- ✓Pat broccoli completely dry after steaming because excess moisture can create a soggy bottom and prevent proper rise by diluting the batter structure.technique