This mushroom cake is very easy to make, nothing fancy but the type of recipe you can make for lunch with a nice cup of soup. I bought
the mushrooms to make another recipe, but at the last minute, I realized that I didn’t have all the ingredients for it. Don’t you hate when that happens? But, that is how this mushroom cake was born and I loved it.
Ingredients
For the mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cuo chopped onion
8 oz portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
For the cake
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
4 oz soft cream cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Place the olive oil in a skillet, over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for about 7 to 9 minutes. Set aside.
In a medium bowl place the flour and baking powder. Set a side.
In a another bowl place the milk, cream cheese, ricotta, cheddar, olive oil, eggs and parmesan cheese. Mix well until combined.
Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture and mix well, add the mushrooms reserving some for garnish.
Season with salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking pan. Top with the reserved mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Bake for 45 minutes or until ready. Let it cool before removing.
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Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 11:14 AM:
A savory mushroom cake is an excellent idea, sounds so good!
KennyT
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 12:36 PM:
I always come across that problem too, I get distracted easily when I am doing my grocery, haha
I have never had a mushroom cake before, this is so interesting for me, lovely!
Erica
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 2:09 PM:
Natasha and Kenny- Thank you for your comments!
Oysterculture
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 3:16 PM:
What a wonderful idea, I love this – I’m a bit behind, suffering from Internet issues so look forward to catching up on all your fantastic recipes
Gloria
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 5:54 PM:
I love mushrooms and this look really yummy Erica, besooos , gloria
Joy
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 6:33 PM:
How absolutely yummy! What a lovely lunch with some salad!
Inspired!
rebecca subbiah
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 6:37 PM:
wow this is so cool love mushrooms would be great with soup
Erica
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 6:41 PM:
Thank you guys!
Faith
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 7:37 PM:
This is such a wonderful idea, Erica! I bet this tastes incredible and has so many possibilites…I’d love to sprinkle some cheese on top and run it under the broiler…delicious!
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 12:10 AM:
Yes! That would be great with a bowl of warm soup for lunch!
peanutts
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 1:20 AM:
A savory cake, with mushrooms and cheese, sounds good
Simply Life
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 8:11 AM:
wow, you always have the most unique dishes that I just want to reach out and grab!
Erica
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 9:19 AM:
Thank you everyone for visiting my blog!
Joanne
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 9:22 AM:
I really love the idea of a savory cake! It breaks up all that sugary sweet monotony
Saucy Smith
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 10:48 AM:
I think I will make this tonight. HEY…..wait a minute….I don’t have any mushrooms in the house…!! ( Yup, I DO know what you mean!) Not a problem…a grocery store is 10 minutes away! Thanks for the recipe. I can tell it will be DEEE—licious.
Thanks also for stopping by at “the sandwich” ! Happy Super bowl Sunday
SAUCY
pierre
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 10:54 AM:
hi erica I liek to do this kind of cake fopr cocktail aprty !! cheers from Paris Pierre
Barbara
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 1:27 PM:
I’ve never had mushroom cake ….this looks divine! And so great with a bowl of soup. The ricotta must make the cake nice and moist. This is one I’m going to try! Copying it now.
Erica
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 2:08 PM:
Thank you all for the comments!
Kim
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 4:42 PM:
Yes, I can’t stand it when I forgot to pick up an ingredient to make something! It drives me crazy. This mushroom cake sounds delicious, especially with all that yummy cheese thrown in. What a fun and unique recipe and yes, perfect with soup!
Danielle
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:53 PM:
this looks amazing!! I just love mushrooms
Ivy
on Feb 11th, 2010
@ 4:45 PM:
Happy Blog Anniversay Erica. The mushroom cake sounds delicious and I am a big fan of anything with mushrooms.