Keto Ham & Cheese Cake

This Keto Ham & Cheese Cake is a protein-rich, savory cake with cheesy goodness that you can have for a filling meal. This cake features flour of almond & coconut as a keto base with the goodness of melty cheese and ham in each slice that is seasoned with your favorite spices. You can have this savory Keto Ham & Cheese Cake as a main meal or carry its slices as a snack for the picnic or work. it will provide you healthy meal with a delicious taste without the carb load.

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NUMERICAL REVIEW

• Diet: Ketogenic, free from grain & gluten
• Course: Breakfast/main dish
• Cuisine: Modern keto fusion/European
• Fifteen mins for preparation
• Almost forty mins for cooking
• Working time will be 55 minutes
• Size/serving: A slice of 120 grams
• Yield 8 slices in total from a standard 9-inch round/loaf pan
• Mode of cooking: baking in the conventional oven
• Level of difficulty: Easy

TOOLS

• A whisk/ an electric mixer
• Rack for cooling
• A bowl for mixing(big)
• Spatula
• Spoons & cups to measure
• Paper of parchment
• A loaf tin/cake pan(round)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of almond flour
• Oregano, half a tsp.
• 1 tbsp. of coconut flour
• Powdered garlic, one tsp.
• 2 tsp. of baking powder
• A cup of ham(~150 grams)
• 1/2 tsp. of salt
• Mozzarella cheese, half a cup
• 4 eggs, big
• Cheddar cheese, one cup
• 1/2 a cup of cream (heavy)
• Oil of olive/butter, one-fourth cup

INGREDIENT NOTES

CREAM(HEAVY)

• It gives your dish a rich texture & creamy consistency that fills you. If you want to go dairy-free, then use the cream of coconut.

HAM

• It adds protein to your dish. You may go for the cooked bits of bacon, Turkey ham, or chicken(diced).

FLOUR OF ALMOND

• It will be used as a low-carb base for the cake. You may go for the seed flour(sunflower) as a nut-free option.

SEASONINGS

• We only use the powdered garlic & oregano here to give the classic aroma and depth to our savory cake. You may also go for the powdered onion, Italian seasoning, & smoked paprika to have the variety of deliciousness.

BUTTER

• It also contributes to the richness & moisture of our cake. You may go for the oil of olives/avocado for a comparatively lighter version.

FLOUR OF COCONUT

• It helps you to control the excess moisture by absorbing it to prevent the problem of moist cake. It is not a compulsory ingredient; you may skip it as well by reducing the amount of liquid.

CHEESE

• The combo of cheddar & mozzarella provides your cake with proteins & fats(healthy) as well as flavor and binding. You may go for the Swiss, Gruyere/Monterey Jack as a replacement.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Warm up the oven(empty) at 175 °C & get to work.
2. Cover the sides and bottom of the baking dish using the sheet of parchment, or you can oil them as well.
3. Combine the oregano, salt, powder of baking & garlic, along with the flour of coconut & almond in a mixing bowl(big).
4. Now add the eggs in a separate bowl & beat them till foamy.
5. After that, include the butter(melted, unsalted)&cream(heavy) and mix until combined.
6. Now, transfer the liquid mix to the solid mix & fold with gentle hands till you achieve a thick, uniform batter.
7. Next, add the shredded cheese & diced ham.
8. Mix till everything is distributed evenly throughout the batter.
9. Now your batter is ready to bake.
10. Transfer that batter into the baking dish(oiled/lined) & level the top.
11. When you observe that your inserted knife comes out without the traces of cake, your cake is done.
12. Take it out of the oven after almost forty mins & let it rest for ~ten minutes.
13. Then demold and slice the Keto Ham & Savory Cake to serve either warm or cold as you like.

TIPS

• You may sprinkle a quarter cup more of shredded cheddar cheese on top to enhance the melty and cheesy goodness.
• To achieve a better rise, the eggs must be at the normal temperature of the surroundings while making the batter.
• Use the tin of muffins to bake the cake in individual portions to avoid the mess of slicing.
• Be careful while adding salt if using the salty ham.

HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVER)

CHILLING

• Save the cake slices(if left) in a box with a lid(sealed). Refrigerate it for ~five days. Consume them warm or cold as you prefer within the given time.

FREEZING

• Pack each slice separately using the cling wrap. Keep them all in a container. Freeze for `two months. Warm them directly in an oven at 165 °C.

FAQs

Will the uncooked ham work?

• If you work with the raw ham, it will release a lot of water, which results in the moist/soggy bread. That’s why you need to go for the cooked diced ham.

May I go non-dairy with this recipe?

• You only need to swap the heavy cream with that of coconut cream & use non-dairy alternatives of shredded cheese.

What does the texture of this cake say?

• It resembles a crustless quiche or bread loaf, but is a little denser than quiche and softer than bread. The texture of this loaf is somewhat between the crustless quiche and the bread.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: A slice of one hundred & twenty grams
Calories: ~310 kcal
Carbs in total: Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Fats: 25 g
Sugar: One gram
Proteins: 17 g
Sodium: 580 milligrams