Sandwich-cake

(For Norwegian text, click here: Smørgåstårta (smørbrødkake))

This is a Swedish classic, absolutely yummy and eye-catching! The Swedes use this for special occasions. It may well be made a day in advance, and only your imagination limits what to fill it with and how to decorate it.  (Tuna / crab / salmon. Vegetarian. Sun-dried tomatoes, olives and serrano ham, just to make a few suggestions).

I am rather partial to paté and ham in the filling, and oh my gawd this is good! This recipe is more than enough for 4 people, and you can easily add up the recipe if you need a bigger Sandwich Cake. You can make it round, or any shape you want. For big parties, use a baking tray or a big tray or plate.

 

Swedish Sandwich Cake

• Servings: 4
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A Traditional Swedish Sandwich Cake: Fresh, Delicious and a real Show Stopper!

For best result, stack, fill and cover and sit cold overnight, decorate same day as it is to be served.

Ingredients

• 9 slices of white bread

Filling 1:

• 100 g bacon pâté (or any paté that suits your liking)
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 1 tablespoon crème fraiche
• 30 g cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons pickles, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Filling 2:

• 100 g cooked ham, finely chopped
• ½ leek, finely chopped
• 2 dl crème fraiche
• 1 dl mayonnaise
• 0.5 dl fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Suggestions for garnish:

• Salad
• Grapes
• Cheese
• Ham
• Cucumber
• Hardboiled egg
• Tomatoes

Directions

• Filling 1: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set in fridge for 30 min.
• Filling 2: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set in fridge for 30 min.
• Cut crusts of white bread and put them side by side on the serving dish. Cover with Filling 1, and add a new layer of bread.
• Cover with half of the filling 2, and add a new layer of bread. Cover with the rest of filling 2 on top and down the sides. Set in fridge for 30 mins before you decorate.