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Amy’s Savory Sandwich Cake (Smorgastarta)

by Ann
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Inspired by Panini Happy

Savory Sandwich Cake {Smorgastarta} ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #sandwich #recipe


It’s a sandwich that looks like a cake … bread makes the “cake layers”, egg and salmon salad make the “fillings” and the “frosting” is a mix of light cream cheese and Greek yogurt (and incidentally, the easiest frosting I’ve ever worked with!) …  The idea of making something savory that looks like something sweet sounded like total fun to me … yeah, I know, I’m a little twisted.

I am not exactly sure how long I’ve been wanting to make one of these savory sandwich cakes, but it seems like it’s been AGES! Somehow I just never had the right occasion to make it. It is apparently all the rage in Sweden and Finland to make these gorgeous savory sandwiches that look like cakes for special occasions and parties (according to my searches on Google, anyhow).

Savory Sandwich Cake {Smorgastarta} ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #sandwich #recipe

One of the gals on our team at work is a bit of a health freak and it was her birthday last month. I like to do something special for my coworkers. This cake came to mind … it seemed like the absolute perfect thing to make Amy for her birthday. So I did!

Here’s the bread after it came out of the oven. The larger one was the one I used for this “cake” … the smaller one got made into my daughter’s own version of this sandwich cake (PB&J was involved). I used two smaller springform pans.

Bread for Sandwich Cake

It takes a bit of work to make … you need to bake the bread and make the sandwich fillings, then “frost” and decorate the “cake”. You could use any sandwich filling you like … I went with salmon salad and egg salad to match the types of things the Scandinavians tend to use in their Smorgastarta.  You can decorate your “cake” with vegies, herbs, eggs, shrimp, or smoked salmon shaped into roses … I went with a simple asparagus border around the cake and some carrot flowers on top, with fresh basil leaves and some chives for “sprinkles”. It was so much fun to make … and I’m so happy to report that Amy loved it. She shared it with us for lunch that day and took the other half home to her hubby.

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Savory Sandwich Cake {Smorgastarta} ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #sandwich #recipe

Amy’s Savory Sandwich Cake (Smorgastarta)

  • Yield: 1 large sandwich cake or two small 1x

Ingredients

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  • Bread, baked in a springform pan (I used my White Whole Wheat Bread – recipe here)
  • Your favorite sandwich fillings (I used my Delightfully Dilly Egg Salad – recipe here and my Asparagus Salmon Salad – recipe here)
  • Cucumbers and/or sweet onions, sliced
  • Asparagus spears

For the savory cream cheese “frosting”:

  • 8 oz. light cream cheese
  • 8 oz. nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic power
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For decoration:

  • Carrot “flowers”
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Snipped chives
  • Other vegies, edible flowers or herbs as desired

Instructions

  1. Mix up your bread and bake it in a round springform pan (or two). When it is done, let the bread cool, then slice horizontally to make 3 “layers”. Slice off the rounded top and use it for another purpose.
  2. Mix up the sandwich fillings and slice the cucumbers (and/or onions) and set aside.
  3. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Steam the asparagus spears until crisp tender and brilliant green in color (poke with a knife to test tenderness), then immediately plunge the asparagus into the ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Prepare the carrot flowers by cutting ridges into a carrot, then rounding the edges with a knife and deepen the ridges with a large wooden skewer. Cut into slices to make flowers. (Google “how to make a carrot flower” for a tutorial.)
  5. Mix up the “frosting” by blending together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt and seasonings with a mixer on high until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  6. Turn the bread layers upside down and set aside the bottom layer of bread (the one that was on the bottom as it baked). Set one “layer” of bread on the serving platter and spread with the first sandwich filling, top with cucumber and/or onion slices, then add the next layer and spread with the second sandwich filling. Again, top with cucumber and/or onion slices, then set the reserved top layer on, with the cut side down so the flat baked side is on top.
  7. Using a butter knife, spread the whole “cake” with the cream cheese mixture and smooth it out, then stick asparagus spears on the sides of the cake, cutting off the bottoms to make the spears just the right height for the cake. Decorate the top of the cake with carrot flowers and basil leaves and sprinkle with chives.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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Savory Sandwich Cake {Smorgastarta} ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #sandwich #recipe

This recipe was shared at Full Plate ThursdayTasty ThursdayFoodie Friends FridaySeafood Frenzy FridayWhat to Do Weekends and Mop it Up Monday.

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16 comments

Linda June 16, 2013 - 4:00 pm

wow!! please, please, please come and link this to me and my sister’s party. This is amazing. I’m following on Facebook and Pinterest. Linda

http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/06/what-to-do-weekends-24.html

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Ann June 16, 2013 - 4:11 pm

I would love to! Thank you so much for your kind words, for the follow, and for inviting me to the party, Linda 🙂

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Miz Helen June 17, 2013 - 6:25 pm

What a great idea for a very delicious sandwich, I just love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen

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Miz Helen June 20, 2013 - 10:18 am

Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

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Ann June 22, 2013 - 8:15 am

Yay! Thank you Miz Helen 🙂

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Carrie's Experimental Kitchen August 3, 2013 - 12:34 pm

Thank you so much for linking this recipe to Seafood Frenzy Friday. It’s gorgeous Ann! http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2013/08/seafood-frenzy-friday-56.html

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Christina | Christina's Cucina March 5, 2016 - 8:10 pm

I love this idea, Ann! I’ve never heard of this, but what a wonderful idea for a spring get together, brunch, shower or really any occasion! Shared on my FB page 🙂

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Ann March 5, 2016 - 8:22 pm

Thank you, Christina! I’m so happy that you like it. 🙂

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Ben January 28, 2017 - 6:21 pm

Looks so pretty.
I will most likely buy the bread 🙂

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ATIQAH YAAKUP July 17, 2021 - 8:12 pm

Hi! May i know whats the size of the springform pan used for the bread?

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Ann July 20, 2021 - 8:19 pm

Hello,

Thanks for your question … gosh it’s been so long since I made this. I don’t quite recall exactly! … I know I used two springform pans and one of them was 7 inches. I can’t recall whether I used an 8 inch or a 6 inch for the 2nd loaf.

I hope you found an appropriately sized pan …

Thanks

Ann

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Claire Desrochers February 14, 2024 - 1:21 pm

I did make this sandwich cake in 2022 for an afternoon tea party and it turned out great.
I can’t find white whole wheat flour in Canada. Could I use all bread flour for this recipe.
Thank you Claire.

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Ann February 18, 2024 - 8:08 pm

Absolutely, Claire, you can certainly use all bread flour. Thank you for asking. 🙂

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