Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)

Ingredients

• 12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 300g cooked shrimp, chopped, plus 12 whole shrimp for decoration
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped, plus 1 extra sliced for decoration
• 100g smoked ham, chopped
• 0.5 cucumber, half diced and half thinly sliced for decoration
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 200g cream cheese, softened
• 200g sour cream
• Fresh dill sprigs, for decoration
• Cherry tomatoes, for decoration
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Before you cook

• Mix the chopped shrimp with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and a pinch of salt.
• Mix the chopped egg with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and a pinch of pepper.
• Mix the chopped ham with the diced cucumber and remaining mayonnaise.
• Beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and spreadable.

Steps

1. Set a layer of 4 bread slices edge to edge on a serving board or inside a springform ring to keep the sides straight.
2. Spread the shrimp salad evenly over the first layer.
3. Set a second layer of 4 bread slices on top.
4. Spread the egg salad evenly over the second layer.
5. Set the final layer of 4 bread slices on top.
6. Spread the ham and cucumber mixture over the top layer.
7. Remove the springform ring if used.
8. Spread the cream cheese mixture smoothly over the top and all four sides of the cake, covering the bread completely.
9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
10. Arrange the whole shrimp, sliced cucumber, sliced egg, cherry tomatoes, and dill over the top before serving.
11. Slice with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.