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Torta de Fiambre (Ham & Cheese Savoury Cake)
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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. 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. 2

    Grate the cheese and prepare the ham slices.

  3. 3

    Mix together the eggs, oil, milk, flour, baking powder, salt and oregano in a large bowl for 1–2 minutes until combined.

  4. 4

    Pour half the batter into the prepared tin. Lay the ham and cheese on top, then pour the remaining batter over.

  5. 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.

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