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Plumcake bacon and mushrooms

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious savory plumcake with bacon and mushrooms. The preparation is quite simple and the result is a dish full of flavor, perfect for brunch or as an appetizer at a dinner with friends. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of milk
  • 80 ml of vegetable oil
  • 1 sachet of baking powder for savory cakes
  • 150 g of mushrooms (champignons or porcini, depending on preference)
  • 150 g of diced bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Chopped parsley (optional)
  • Butter and flour for greasing and flouring the mold

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the mushrooms: remove the earthy part of the stem, clean them with a damp cloth or kitchen paper and slice them. In a pan, fry the bacon until it becomes crispy. Add the mushrooms and cook them until they are golden. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Add the milk and vegetable oil and mix well until you get a smooth mixture.

  3. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the nutmeg and chopped parsley if you like.

  4. Add the cooled bacon and mushrooms to the mixture and gently mix until everything is well distributed.

  5. Prepare a plumcake mold: grease it with butter and dust it with flour to prevent the dough from sticking during baking.

  6. Pour the mixture into the mold and level it with a spatula.

  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 40 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick in the center of the plumcake: if it comes out clean, the plumcake is ready.

  8. Remove the plumcake from the oven and let it cool before unmolding and serving.

Curiosity

The plumcake, from the English name which literally means “plum cake”, has British origins and traditionally refers to a sweet treat. However, over time the term has also come to indicate savory recipes, which are perfectly suited for lunches or dinners as an alternative to classic main courses. The savory plumcake can be personalized with a variety of ingredients, making it a very versatile dish.