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Delicious Nettle Leaf Savory Cake Recipe

Easy and tasty nettle leaf savory cake perfect for a healthy snack or light meal.

Delicious Nettle Leaf Savory Cake Recipe

Try this easy and delicious nettle leaf savory cake recipe. Perfect for a healthy snack or light meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
10m
Total time
55m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 50 g fresh nettle leaves washed and chopped
  • 60 g all purpose flour
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • 20 g unsalted butter melted
  • 1 piece large egg beaten
  • 30 g grated hard cheese (such as cheddar)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced

Origins

Europe

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Wash the fresh nettle leaves carefully and chop them finely using a knife.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour and baking powder. Stir well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the beaten large egg with whole milk and melted unsalted butter.
  5. Add the minced garlic clove, salt, and ground black pepper to the wet ingredients and mix.
  6. For the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped nettle leaves and grated hard cheese gently into the batter.
  8. Grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  9. For the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

  • Use gloves when handling fresh nettle leaves to avoid stings.
  • Make sure to chop nettles finely for even distribution in the cake.
  • Serve warm with a side salad or fresh vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

  • mixed green salad
  • tomato slices
  • light yogurt dip

Enjoy this delicious nettle leaf savory cake warm with a fresh salad for a wholesome and tasty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 8
  • Carbohydrates (g): 18
  • Protein (g): 7
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 4

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