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Voileipäkakku

Cultural Context

Voileipäkakku, or Finnish sandwich cake, is a beloved dish in Finland, often served at celebrations such as birthdays and holidays. This savory cake showcases layers of bread filled with various ingredients, reflecting the Finnish love for fresh, local produce and seafood. Today, variations abound, with many families adding their unique twists to the traditional recipe, making it a versatile centerpiece for festive gatherings.

FinnishFImain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
8 slices white sourdough bread
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hot dog relish
2 tablespoons mustard
4 oz shaved ham
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1 cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup parsley
8 oz smoked salmon
1/4 cup scallions
1/2 red onion
2 tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado adds healthy fats and flavor.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Dried dill is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

1

Cut off the crusts of the white sourdough bread and cut some slices in half.

2

Crush a couple of hard-boiled eggs with a fork.

3

Mix the crushed eggs with mayonnaise and hot dog relish, adding mustard and seasoning with salt and pepper.

4

Lay pieces of bread end to end and distribute shaved ham across the pieces.

5

Add another piece of bread and layer with egg salad filling.

6

Continue layering bread and fillings like bricklaying, pressing down as needed.

7

Trim the edges of the assembled sandwich cake for neatness.

8

Frost the top and sides with whipped cream cheese.

9

Decorate the top with a piece of ham and slices of egg to indicate the filling.

10

Add cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes for decoration, tucking in parsley as well.

11

For the individual sandwich cake, cut round pieces from the bread using a cookie cutter.

12

Layer smoked salmon on the bottom, followed by slices of tomato and whipped scallion cream cheese.

13

Add another piece of bread, more tomatoes, and capers, then squish down.

14

Frost the individual cake and decorate with everything but the bagel seasoning, smoked salmon, scallions, dill, tomato, and red onion.

Cooking Techniques

layeringspreading

Equipment Needed

rectangular dishmixing bowlknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyfishegg

Also Known As

Finnish Sandwich CakeSavory Layer Cake

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