
35 MIN
Torta de Fiambre (Ham & Cheese Savoury Cake)
Uruguayan savoury ham and cheese batter cake, hot or cold.
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Ingredients
- 150 gcheddar cheese, grated
- 200 gham, sliced
- 3eggs
- 100 mlvegetable oil
- 240 mlmilk
- 120 gplain flour
- 2 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspsalt
- dried oregano, to taste
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 220C. Line the base of a 20–22cm springform tin with parchment paper, leaving some overhang as the batter is very liquid.
- 2
Grate the cheese and prepare the ham slices.
- 3
Mix together the eggs, oil, milk, flour, baking powder, salt and oregano in a large bowl for 1–2 minutes until combined.
- 4
Pour half the batter into the prepared tin. Lay the ham and cheese on top, then pour the remaining batter over.
- 5
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden. Leave for a few minutes before releasing from the tin. Serve hot or cold with fresh herbs.