Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) Recipe

Name: Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 slices bread, white or 18 slices rye meal; 1 small fennel; 9 asparagus, cooked; 8 ounces cream cheese; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons dill; 1/4 cup capers; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup spinach leaves; 6 shrimp, cooked or 6 ounces smoked salmon, sliced; 3 hard-boiled eggs

Servings: persons

18 slices bread, white or 18 slices rye meal
1 small fennel
9 asparagus, cooked
8 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill
1/4 cup capers
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup spinach leaves
6 shrimp, cooked or 6 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
3 hard-boiled eggs

1
Use a biscuit cutter or large glass to cut the bread into rounds so that you have 18 rounds of bread.
2
Chop fennel and asparagus into chunks, reserving the asparagus bulbs for later. In a food processor, mix fennel, asparagus, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, and capers.
3
Spread cream cheese filling onto 12 of the bread rounds and stack to 6 sandwiches. Top each one with another plain bread round.
4
Use a hand blender or mixer to whip the remaining cream cheese and sour cream together. Spread sour cream mixture around the outside and top of the cakes.
5
Press spinach leaves around the outside of the cakes.
6
Decorate the top of each cake with a shrimp or slice of salmon, half of a boiled egg, and asparagus buds.
7
Garnish with dill sprigs and/or lemon slices.

1046

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 slices bread, white or 18 slices rye meal, 1 small fennel, 9 asparagus, cooked, 8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)

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Variations & substitutions

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