Ham and egg are paired forever and this great friendship works well in this easy and attractive cake. As a mother of three lovely children, I love making memorable treats with a simple touch. Sometimes a little difference turns a previously ordinary meal into something extraordinary. If there’s a time to entertain or throw a spooky Halloween party, this recipe is a breeze to incorporate into your menu.

This pie variation turns your usual ham and egg pie into a scary but still charming pumpkin monster. They say we eat with our eyes. So why not make this simple cake a little more desirable and decorate it? This method is easier than most traditional cake recipes. You will have more time to enjoy the party. Baking a pumpkin monster cake is fun, so roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake your Halloween ham and egg monster cake!

for the pastry

400 g shortcrust pastry or puff pastry

1 egg to glaze with beaten egg

for the filling

250g sliced ​​ham

6 or 8 medium eggs

100ml double cream

pinch of salt and black pepper

Serves 6 monsters. Total time required 50 minutes. Preparation time 30 minutes. Cooking time 35 minutes

method

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Divide your dough in two. Roll out both pieces on a hard floured surface to fit the size of your pie pan. Then use half of the dough to line the baking pan. It is important that the dough fits snugly into the corners. Spread the slices of ham evenly over the bottom of the puff pastry. Crack the 6-8 eggs into the shell. Arrange them evenly and make sure the yolks stay in one piece. Pour over double cream and season well with salt and black pepper. Moisten the edges of the shortcrust pastry or puff pastry with a little water. Top with the remaining piece of dough to create a lid. Cut off the excess and pinch the ends of the dough together with your fingers to seal.

Now comes the fun part

Don’t start cutting your cake freestyle. He plans to cut off her mouth, nose, and eyes. First draw the desired pattern on a sheet of paper. Use it as a template. When you’re done, lay the paper on top of your cake and trace the shape of the monster’s face you’ve created with a pointed tool so you can easily remove the paper. Punch holes slightly after the outline of your design. When you’re done, use a sharp knife to cut out your design. Top your Ham and Egg Pie with a layer of beaten egg and bake in the oven for half our time until the top is golden brown. Let cool for a while before slicing.

You can serve your masterpiece hot or cold with iceberg salad.