Creamy Garden Vegetable Sandwich Cake
Make a colorful creamy vegetable sandwich cake with fresh vegetables, soft bread, and a delicious herb-filled spread.
Categories: SNACKS
Ingredients
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- ½ small white cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cucumbers, for garnish
- 2 carrots, for garnish
- 1 bunch green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
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Grate the carrots and cabbage, then finely chop the cucumber and green onions.
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Place all the prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
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Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and parsley.
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Mix everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
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Trim the crusts from the sandwich bread to create neat rectangular slices.
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Place a layer of bread on a rectangular serving platter.
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Spread an even layer of the creamy vegetable mixture over the bread.
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Add another layer of bread and gently press it down.
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Continue layering the bread and vegetable mixture until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the vegetable mixture.
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Smooth the top and sides with a spatula to create an even rectangular shape.
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Refrigerate for at least 1u20132 hours so the layers become firm and easy to slice.
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Decorate with cucumber ribbons, carrot roses, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
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Carefully slice into neat portions and serve chilled.
Chef notes
- Use soft, fresh sandwich bread for clean, even layers. - Squeeze excess moisture from the grated cabbage, carrots, and cucumber to prevent soggy bread. - Let the cream cheese soften before mixing for a smoother filling. - Spread the vegetable mixture in an even layer so the cake holds its shape. - Press each bread layer gently without compressing it too much. - Chill for at least 1–2 hours before decorating and slicing. - Use a sharp serrated knife to cut neat slices without crushing the layers. - Prepare the cucumber and carrot decorations just before serving for a fresh appearance. - Keep the finished sandwich cake refrigerated until ready to serve.
