This Colorful Savory Vegetable Cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with fresh vegetables and melty cheese. Made with zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and herbs, this easy French-inspired loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnics, or light dinners. Delicious served warm or cold, it’s a family-friendly recipe that’s both wholesome and flavorful.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Wet Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) olive oil

Vegetables and Cheese

• 1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and olive oil.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, cheese, and parsley.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Servings: 8 slices