SMOKED SALMON CAKE

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Salmon cake combines traditional partners: Pumpernickel bread, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumbers are "iced" with more cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 loaves pumpernickel bread, cut into 16 half-inch slices, with crusts
1 pound smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 1/2 seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/8-inch slices, patted dry, plus more for decorating sides of cake
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 1/2 ounces salmon roe
1 ounce black caviar
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine eight ounce cream cheese, red onion, capers, dill, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, and stir until smooth. Lay four bread slices on a clean work surface; trim 1/4 inch from all sides of slices. Spread 1 tablespoon cream-cheese mixture on top of one slice, and layer with smoked salmon and cucumber (try not to overlap cucumber slices). Spread another thin layer of the cream-cheese mixture on top. Repeat with two more bread slices.
  • Neatly stack prepared slices, filling side up, squaring the sides with your hands; top with the fourth bread slice. Repeat with remaining bread and filling to create three more stacks in this way.
  • Transfer stacks to a serving platter with their long sides touching. In a small bowl, combine remaining 16 ounces cream cheese and creme fraiche until smooth. Using offset spatula, spread mixture evenly over assembled cake. Refrigerate, covered, two hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, arrange overlapping cucumber slices around base of cake; spoon salmon roe and caviar along the top, and sprinkle with dill. Garnish the platter with lemon wedges.

Nouman Afzal
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I'm not a fan of salmon, but I thought these cakes were pretty good. I might even make them again!


Yvonne Ruuya
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These salmon cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


TUFAIL Hussain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These salmon cakes are delicious and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sarbendra kumar Yadav
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These salmon cakes were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


David Merritt
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salmon cakes turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Mk Sobo
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These salmon cakes were a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I'll try using a different type of salmon next time.


Rafpheal Washington, Sr.
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salmon recipes. These salmon cakes definitely fit the bill. They're easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making them again!


Alyssa Workman
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These salmon cakes are a great way to use up leftover salmon. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Alanis Salas
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I've made these salmon cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always come out perfect. I highly recommend them!


Autumn Lawson
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These salmon cakes were a disappointment. They were bland and the texture was mushy. I won't be making them again.


Alaa Hadadi
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but I thought these cakes were pretty good. The flavor was mild and the texture was nice and flaky.


MST Shirina Akhtar
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These salmon cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more mayonnaise next time.


Saqib Ali
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I was looking for a healthy and tasty salmon recipe and these cakes fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Obedience Sunday
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5 stars! These salmon cakes were absolutely delicious. I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Gideon Prekoh
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These salmon cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with tartar sauce and a side of roasted vegetables. My guests loved them!


Aurora Velasquez
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but these cakes were surprisingly delicious. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Georgia Trimble
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These salmon cakes were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy exterior and the tender, flaky interior. Will definitely be making these again!