Sandwich Cake Recipes

SANDWICH 'CAKE' RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove leaves from celery stalks, reserve leaves for later use. Chop celery stalks; place in medium bowl.
• Cut 20 (6-inch) lengths from chives; reserve for later use. Chop remaining chives. Add to chopped celery along with the chicken and mayo; mix lightly. Spoon half the chicken mixture into separate bowl.
• Chop 1/2 cup grapes, then cut remaining grapes lengthwise in half. Reserve grape halves for later use. Add chopped grapes to chicken mixture in 1 bowl along with curry powder; mix lightly.
• Stir cheddar and bacon into remaining chicken mixture.
• Cut bread loaf horizontally into 3 layers. Stack layers on plate, filling each layer with different chicken salad.
• Mix cream cheese and milk until blended; spread onto outside of sandwich.
• Refrigerate 6 hours. Decorate with reserved celery leaves, chives and grape halves as shown in photo before serving.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch cake pan with plastic wrap so that the plastic overhangs the edges of the pan.
• Arrange the ice cream sandwiches upright around the circumference of the cake pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.
• Place 1 cup of the chopped strawberries and the granulated sugar into the bowl of a food processor or a blender. Process until the strawberries are pureed and the sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Cover and refrigerate.
• Put half of the vanilla ice cream in a large bowl and let soften until spreadable but still very thick. Fold in 1 cup of the chopped strawberries. Remove the pan with the ice cream sandwiches from the freezer and pour half of the ice cream mixture into the center. Next, pour in the sweetened strawberry puree. Pour the remaining half of the softened ice cream on top of the puree; smooth to level. Immediately transfer the cake to the freezer to chill at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Remove the cake by pulling the ends of the plastic wrap upward. Lift the cake from the plastic wrap and place on a serving plate.
• Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Place the freeze-dried strawberries and pound cake in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until large crumbs form. Spread the heavy cream on the bottom half of the ice cream sandwich cake. Immediately press in the crumb mixture; reserve the leftover crumbs.
• Top the cake with scoops of the remaining vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the strawberry syrup and scatter the remaining 1/4 cup chopped strawberries on top. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Place the waffle cones on top of three scoops of the ice cream.
• Serve the cake immediately or transfer to the freezer to store.

SANDWICH CAKE

Steps:

• In a stand mixer (or with an electric hand mixer), beat together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and 1 cup of the mayonnaise until easily spreadable. Put one-third of the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip.
• With a serrated knife, trim the sides of the boule until it is an even cylinder. Cut the cylinder across the radius into four 1-inch slices. Choose a serving platter and place a slice of bread in the center for the bottom layer. Position 4 squares of parchment underneath the bread to keep the serving platter clean once you begin icing.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of the mustard onto the top of the bread. Top with the Cheddar, then the ham and turkey. Add half of the lettuce on top of the turkey. Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard on one side of another slice of bread, then place it mustard-side down on top of the lettuce.
• Spread the top of the bread with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Top with the bacon, tomato and remaining shredded lettuce. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise on a third slice of bread, then place it mayonnaise-side down on top of the lettuce. Next, cover the top of the bread with the potato chips in a single layer. Top the potato chips with the chicken salad and then the last slice of bread.
• With a knife or offset spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture along the top and sides of the cake evenly. Pipe rows of stars onto the top and bottom edge of the cake.
• Decorate the cake using radish and cucumber slices in a ring around the top and bottom of the cake. Shape the remaining radish and cucumber slices into roses and press into the top of the cake.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours.

CLASSIC VICTORIA SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper.
• In a large bowl, beat 200g caster sugar, 200g softened butter, 4 beaten eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp milk together until you have a smooth, soft batter.
• Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
• Bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed.
• Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
• To make the filling, beat the 100g softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in 140g sifted icing sugar and a drop of vanilla extract (if you're using it).
• Spread the buttercream over the bottom of one of the sponges. Top it with 170g strawberry jam and sandwich the second sponge on top.
• Dust with a little icing sugar before serving. Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

OREO™ COOKIE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and side of 8-inch round pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, beat flour, sugar, baking soda, butter, water, chocolate and egg with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in broken cookies. Spread in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Cut cake horizontally in half. Place bottom layer on serving plate. Spread with frosting. Top with remaining layer.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until chocolate can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle chocolate over top of cake. Sprinkle with coarsely broken cookies.