Sandwich Cake, a scenic appetizer, easy and tasty, perfect for important occasions, but also for a picnic, an aperitif, or a buffet.

The Sandwich Cake, also known as Smörgåstårta from its original language (Finland), is composed of several layers of bread filled with fresh cheese, cold cuts, fish, vegetables, and assembled to resemble a cake. Truly very scenic.

Very easy, this savory cake can be made in many different ways and with a variety of ingredients. It is my showstopper at family parties.

Rectangular, round, star-shaped, in any way you do it, it is always successful. A really original idea that will surely amaze your guests.

But now, let’s see together how to make the Sandwich Cake recipe in detail. Prepare the ingredients and let’s start.

And if you try it, don’t forget to let me know in the comments on my Facebook page HERE. I’ll be waiting for you.

Gabriella

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Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Medium
Rest time: 1 Hour
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 8
Cooking methods: No cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

5 slices sandwich bread (long slice)
400 g spreadable cheese (like Philadelphia)
to taste chives
to taste salt
to taste pepper
50 g smoked salmon
leaves arugula (as desired)
1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
lemon zest (grated)
50 g spreadable cheese (Philadelphia)
70 g canned tuna
1 tablespoon capers
2 anchovies in oil
4 pickled mushrooms (sliced – as desired)
arugula (a few leaves)
shrimp (a handful – boiled in salted water)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (generous)
to taste ketchup
arugula
4 slices cooked ham
cherry tomatoes (3 – 4)
1 egg (hard-boiled)
cherry mozzarella balls (3 – 4)
mayonnaise (for the dots on the cherry tomatoes)
shrimp (leftover)
arugula

Tools

To make the Sandwich Cake you will need:

1 Plate
1 Mixer
1 Piping bag

Steps

HOW TO MAKE THE SANDWICH CAKE

First of all, you need to think where to place the cake, because once done, it will not be possible to transfer it to trays or similar without risking ruining it. I chose a rectangular tray and to make the bread slice stick well, I spread a little cheese cream here and there on the surface.
First, prepare the cheese cream. Put the spreadable cheese (Philadelphia) in a container, add a few stalks of chives cut into small pieces, a little salt and pepper and mix well with a fork.
Spread a little cheese cream on the first slice of bread; place the salmon to cover the entire surface, then the arugula leaves, and season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the grated zest of just under half a lemon.
Cover with a slice of bread.
Put the tuna, Philadelphia, anchovies, and capers in the mixer and blend quickly; spread the mixture you get on the second slice of bread.
Add the drained and sliced mushrooms and a few fresh arugula leaves; cover with another slice of bread.
Put the mayonnaise and ketchup in a small bowl and mix well: increase the amount of ketchup to your taste. Cover the bread with the sauce obtained, then place the cooked and cooled shrimp and a few arugula leaves. Cover with the fourth slice of bread.
Cover the bread slice with the cheese cream, and then with the cooked ham, then cover with the bread.
Cover the entire surface and sides with the remaining cheese cream, leveling with a fork. If you want it smoother, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix, then spread it on the cake.
Finally, decorate the sandwich cake as desired. I made some mushrooms with half a cherry tomato and a cherry mozzarella (if it doesn’t stand up – especially if you need to transport it – secure them with half a toothpick, but remember to remove it). With a star-tipped piping bag, I created little tufts of cheese cream, then, I placed arugula leaves here and there. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time for decoration, so I limited myself to this, but you can let your imagination run wild.
Here is the Sandwich Cake ready. Bon appétit!
Until next recipe.