A Fresh and Easy Sandwich Cake (also known as a Smörgåstårta in Scandinavian cuisine) is a fun, savory “cake” made with layers of sandwich bread and delicious fillings—perfect for parties, brunches, or a light lunch!
🥪 Fresh and Easy Sandwich Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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1 loaf sandwich bread, crusts removed (white, whole wheat, or rye)
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
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Assorted fillings (choose 1–2, or layer multiple):
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Egg salad
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Tuna salad
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Smoked salmon and dill
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Chicken salad
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Cucumber and herbed cream cheese
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Fresh veggies for layering: sliced cucumber, tomato, or lettuce
For Decoration:
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Fresh herbs (like dill, parsley, or chives)
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Thin slices of cucumber, radish, or cherry tomatoes
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Sliced deli meat or smoked salmon
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Extra cream cheese or mayo for the “frosting”
Instructions:
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Prep the bread: Cut crusts off sandwich bread slices. Arrange slices into a large rectangle or square (2–3 slices wide), pressing them together to form a base layer.
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Make the spread: Mix cream cheese and mayo (or sour cream) until smooth. This will act as your “glue” and “frosting.”
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Layer the cake:
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Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture.
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Add your first filling (e.g., egg salad).
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Add another bread layer, then repeat with another filling (optional).
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Finish with a top bread layer.
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Frost the cake: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture evenly on the top and sides like frosting.
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Decorate: Use fresh herbs, sliced veggies, and meats to create a beautiful, savory design.
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Chill for at least 1 hour to set. Slice and serve like a cake!
Tips:
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Use a serrated knife to cut clean slices.
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Best served cold or at cool room temp.
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Customize fillings and decor by theme—Mediterranean, Scandinavian, or classic deli-style.
Would you like a version tailored for a specific dietary need (e.g., vegetarian or gluten-free)?