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Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) with Salmon

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Appetizers
Smörgåstårta, or 'Sandwich Cake,' is the baroque masterpiece of Swedish celebrations. Though it looks like a dessert cake, it's actually a savory, layered sandwich. The secret lies in assembling the bread slices like a cake and letting it rest: the creamy filling must permeate the bread so the whole thing slices like a unified sponge cake. This version features the classic smoked salmon and dill combination, decorated with refreshing cucumber.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Swedish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Long knife or spatula
  • Serving tray
  • Vegetable peeler or sharp knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the 'mortar': mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and half the chopped dill until smooth and spreadable.

Tip: This cream holds the cake together and softens the bread.
2 ✓

Place 4 slices of bread closely together on a tray (this is the base). Spread with cream and layer with smoked salmon.

Tip: The bottom layer needs to be stable; don't soak it with too much cream.
3 ✓

Add the next layer of bread (you can rotate the direction for stability). Add more cream and thin cucumber slices. Continue until bread is used up.

Tip: Pat the cucumber dry with paper towels so it doesn't release too much water into the cake.
4 ✓

Frost the sides and top of the 'cake' with the remaining cream.

Tip: Use a wide knife or offset spatula for a smooth finish.
5 ✓

Decorate with thin cucumber slices (like scales) and the remaining dill. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

Tip: During this rest, the bread absorbs moisture and becomes sliceable like a sponge cake.

Recipe FAQ

Can I make it the day before?
You must! A night in the fridge works wonders for the texture.
What bread should I use?
Swedish 'Landgångsbröd' (long bread) is authentic, but crustless white sandwich bread works best here.

Ingredients

  • 12 slices White Sandwich Bread (crusts removed)
  • 7 oz Smoked Salmon
  • 11 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper