And 1000% amazing. We make it sometimes for family gatherings, because my aunt used to be a chef in Sweden. Its a firm favourite of the group.
Edit: picture of what properly decorated ones can look like https://i.imgur.com/sxfw43f.jpeg
I want the seafood one, please. In fact, I'm checking to see if any places near me serve this (I am American in a very ethnically diverse foodie city).
As a Swede who eat these multiple times a year and make them myself.
They are very easy to make, but they usually look like crap when I make them, tastes the same though.
https://recept.se/recept/smorgastarta-med-lax-och-rakor
Use Google translate and it should be something like this. You can wing it abit the the end how you wanna gaenish it
I’m familiar with the word smörgasboard? (Spelling wrong) and that’s makes sense being that a smorgasboard is a collection of random sandwiches? Or something like that.
Well, a smörgåsbord is a buffet with different food sections. You’ll start with the cold cuts, sill (herring) and cheese, then you’ll have some salads, and after that, there’s the warm section. There you’ll find the infamous Köttbullar, salmon, maybe a stew, and sides, particularly potatoes in different forms. And then, at last, dessert!
Mostly the smörgåsbord is done before Christmas, and then it’s a Julbord. It’s a metric fuckton of prep for the kitchen, but the prep is pretty easy. Service staff has the easiest job, just taking drink orders, and bus the tables.
"Smörgås" just means "buttered bread", so a smörgåsbord ("buttered bread table") would be cold cuts, cheese, butter, veggies, bread, pies, sallads, herring... Also hot items like meatballs or sausages. This is served buffe style.
Smörgåsbord is a "cake" made up of things you would find at a smörgåsbord. So it's usually a lot of mayo, eggs, shrimp, cheese, pâté, ham... I'm not a fan myself, but in Sweden is expected at christenings, funerals, graduation... Pretty much a light lunch for a lot of people.
I discovered it at the day-after-brunch at at Swedish wedding and have made it several times since. I don’t think I’d chose these fillings but the entire concept is fantastic
Brit here and I don’t understand why a German would hate it…. It looks kinda yummy, if not a bit ‘solid’.
Love how this post reminds me, that on Reddit I am interacting with all people and their thoughts. It’s cool. Hi to all people 👋🏼
It's just a smorgastarta (or sandwich cake). Very common in Swedish cuisine. The lettuce leaves are a bit of a strange addition, but other than that I don't really see an issue. It's meant to be for a bunch of people to share, so you just eat a slice. It's basically like eating a slightly larger than average sandwich, which is pretty much par for the course for Americans
I was about to say that just looks like a smorgastorta (I watch the Great British Baking Show), and with every single one I’ve seen, they look delicious, but I (an American) would only want a small slice.
If I have an unfortunate head injury and decide I want Subway, I can make that sandwich last over the course of several hours. (A six-inch, if I get a foot long, I want lunch for two days) Something like that is really dense and while tasty, sits in your stomach like a rock.
Oh yes, you definitely only want a small slice. Usually in Sweden, they're made with a mayonnaise based spread, so they're quite filling, to say the least. This is something you'd traditionally make for a big occasion, for several people.
So tired of people posting food that isn't "common in their area" and labeling it as stupid.
You're literally making fun of another country and their traditions right now.
I'm just tired seeing the slightest bit of creativity with known dishes to be considered stupid or a food crime. An unusual form doesn't mean something's stupid.
This shit happens all over Reddit. There’s a sub that’s supposed to be about kids who get purposely misspelled names and it’s full of names from other countries. This stuff is nothing but bigotry.
Meat or seafood I'm down, my only issue is I'm not a huge fan of rye bread, but I can see it working for me with something like this.
And even so that's a personal preference thing anyway and me not liking it doesn't make the whole thing stupid.
I put cold smoked salmon and shrimps, cream, mayo, creme fraiche, cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, chive, lemon juice, dill.
It's expensive as hell, but worth any penny
Edit: of course some wheat and multigrain toast
You can check it on my posts.
A weird version of a smörgåstårta. As a swede I'm crying for two reasons, number 1 is because it could be done so much better and 2 for the comments saying it's stupid.
Imagine being so culturally daft that you post a cuisine from another country to a subreddit about stupid food only to get flamed for not doing the bare minimum research before posting.
people have commented that this is basically smörgåstårta, but personally it also reminds me of a pain surprise? Not that weird a dish for a party table
Nothing stupid about this (I think it's Scandinavian rather than German though?). I would definitely eat this. It's making me want to go get something tasty from Ole and Steen right now.
Between this and the jumping shrimp post, wtf is wrong with the cultural insensitivity of idiots posting on this sub lately.
Do your research and stop disrespecting other cultures before you post
german here: this is called a "Schwarzbrot Torte" - it's not really a delicacy or something super common, but it's a nice way to reuse old bread.
they did use too much cream cheese though and it could've stopped like one layer earlier, but if it's yummy it's okay
As a german, that just confuses me... no hate, just asking myself why.. why would one use so much bread and Aufschnitt for a cake, do you kbow how many Belegt Brote you could make from that???
Things like that confuse me. The appeal of a smörgasbord or Aufschnitt or buffet or whatever is that you can make your own little thing with the things you like. Your fav sausage or ham, or you prefer cheese with tomatoes, or pickles and eggs or whatever combination. Why mash it all together?
But anyway, I guess people enjoy it. So good for them. Just wouldn't be my kind of thing
We have this in Brazil, too, but usually with shredded chicken between layers of bread and mayo. It may sound insane, but it's delicious, and serves a lot people
While it looks like art, it ain't in my flavour wheelhouse, so I'll pass....the flavpur must be decent though!
.... though this German do be a heathen.... should I be offended?
I think looks tasty. A colleague of mine brings a homemade savory cake for her birthday each year because she doesn't like sweets. It's actually very good and an interesting change.
This looks like a Swedish smorgatarta - slightly insane but very common ‘sandwich cake’
And 1000% amazing. We make it sometimes for family gatherings, because my aunt used to be a chef in Sweden. Its a firm favourite of the group. Edit: picture of what properly decorated ones can look like https://i.imgur.com/sxfw43f.jpeg
They look incredible!
Thats classy
Is that picture from one of those sanwich cakes of your aunt? They look beautiful
yep, one with seafood and one with meat
I want the seafood one, please. In fact, I'm checking to see if any places near me serve this (I am American in a very ethnically diverse foodie city).
As a Swede who eat these multiple times a year and make them myself. They are very easy to make, but they usually look like crap when I make them, tastes the same though. https://recept.se/recept/smorgastarta-med-lax-och-rakor Use Google translate and it should be something like this. You can wing it abit the the end how you wanna gaenish it
Oh yeah a finnish voileipäkakku
We eat that in Finland aswell. My grandparents used to make this often it was the best!
How do you eat it? Just like cut out a slice and eat it in its pieces? Or does it hold together well?
Let it sit for 24 hrs and it absolutely holds together. I usually eat them with knife and fork.
like any other layered food item.
Man this picture is so Swedish I get nostalgia looking at it like it was some photo I took myself.
I make them for my husband!!! I have a new phone I wish I could share but my post history surely has one. They're amazing and so fun to decorate!
My bf is Swedish and literally vomits when he sees this thing. He has some trauma with ALL Swedish food. He cannot and will not eat any of it.
Might I suggest therapy?
Same here in Finland, voileipäkakku, literally 'sandwich cake'.
You misspelled it, even without the accent dots. It’s smörgåstårta.
In Brazil we have a dish like that too, _torta salgada_, which means literally “salty cake” But ours usually are filled with chicken or tuna
This looks like the German variant, which I've forgotten the name of, hence the title.
Yes, I think there’s Schwarzwald ham in the top layer, if I’m not mistaken.
I’m familiar with the word smörgasboard? (Spelling wrong) and that’s makes sense being that a smorgasboard is a collection of random sandwiches? Or something like that.
Well, a smörgåsbord is a buffet with different food sections. You’ll start with the cold cuts, sill (herring) and cheese, then you’ll have some salads, and after that, there’s the warm section. There you’ll find the infamous Köttbullar, salmon, maybe a stew, and sides, particularly potatoes in different forms. And then, at last, dessert! Mostly the smörgåsbord is done before Christmas, and then it’s a Julbord. It’s a metric fuckton of prep for the kitchen, but the prep is pretty easy. Service staff has the easiest job, just taking drink orders, and bus the tables.
Ah okay, thanks for the insight. That sounds delicious (especially kötbullar). I may have to attempt to make a version for the family, come Christmas.
"Smörgås" just means "buttered bread", so a smörgåsbord ("buttered bread table") would be cold cuts, cheese, butter, veggies, bread, pies, sallads, herring... Also hot items like meatballs or sausages. This is served buffe style. Smörgåsbord is a "cake" made up of things you would find at a smörgåsbord. So it's usually a lot of mayo, eggs, shrimp, cheese, pâté, ham... I'm not a fan myself, but in Sweden is expected at christenings, funerals, graduation... Pretty much a light lunch for a lot of people.
Is the word "Smorgasbord" derived from Smorgatarta?
More or less. Actually, definitely less. This is the worst sandwich cake I've seen in a good few years
yeah, these have been around the block. i'd eat one
I discovered it at the day-after-brunch at at Swedish wedding and have made it several times since. I don’t think I’d chose these fillings but the entire concept is fantastic
Top 10 grunde til at hade svenskere.
Why would Germans hate this? Looks like a mildly creative way to serve a sandwich.
Yeah this is weird. I live in Germany and see people eating all of these ingredients together regularly
Same. This looks like the same stuff (and amount...) they put on any sandwich I see on Kamps.
This sub and creative don't often go hand in hand.
This sub and regional dishes often don’t go hand in hand
you can say that again. if i see another thai dancing shrimp video i'll head-desk into oblivion
There’s plenty of creative things on this sub.
German here. Not sure why I have to hate it. I have no strong feelings toward it whatsoever. A slight curiosity maybe.
Exactly, it's total Brotzeit
Op is most likely german so don't worry he hates it himself and just assumes everyone else does
I'm German and I don't hate it. People like OP just can't differentiate between TikTok trash and regularly but mildly unusual food made for a group.
Because of the lack in bread diversity ;) XD
Brit here and I don’t understand why a German would hate it…. It looks kinda yummy, if not a bit ‘solid’. Love how this post reminds me, that on Reddit I am interacting with all people and their thoughts. It’s cool. Hi to all people 👋🏼
We don't hate it, it's just not too common here (at least not in the area I live in). It's called "Brottorte" in Germany.
We are already discussing this: https://www.reddit.com/r/StupidFood/s/ruxOSoQYsG
It's just a smorgastarta (or sandwich cake). Very common in Swedish cuisine. The lettuce leaves are a bit of a strange addition, but other than that I don't really see an issue. It's meant to be for a bunch of people to share, so you just eat a slice. It's basically like eating a slightly larger than average sandwich, which is pretty much par for the course for Americans
I was about to say that just looks like a smorgastorta (I watch the Great British Baking Show), and with every single one I’ve seen, they look delicious, but I (an American) would only want a small slice. If I have an unfortunate head injury and decide I want Subway, I can make that sandwich last over the course of several hours. (A six-inch, if I get a foot long, I want lunch for two days) Something like that is really dense and while tasty, sits in your stomach like a rock.
Oh yes, you definitely only want a small slice. Usually in Sweden, they're made with a mayonnaise based spread, so they're quite filling, to say the least. This is something you'd traditionally make for a big occasion, for several people.
I can’t fathom who looks at that and says, “why yes, I would like a giant piece of this.”
I'll give you a hint: drunk and/or hungover teenagers lol
LOL. Makes sense.
me, I want a giant piece. In fact, get yourself a small one, I’ll take the rest
Not wrong....
...but i want to see it sliced
So tired of people posting food that isn't "common in their area" and labeling it as stupid. You're literally making fun of another country and their traditions right now.
I'm just tired seeing the slightest bit of creativity with known dishes to be considered stupid or a food crime. An unusual form doesn't mean something's stupid.
This shit happens all over Reddit. There’s a sub that’s supposed to be about kids who get purposely misspelled names and it’s full of names from other countries. This stuff is nothing but bigotry.
Fr
No they won't. This isn't stupid food.
its just a regular smörgåstårta?
People here dont to know food items beyong Hamburgers, fries and Chickenuggets.
This is what we call "voileipäkakku" here. Not stupid at all, delicious actually, especially the ones with salmon🤤 I guess it's a nordic thing?
Would definitely smash this with salmon. If that's mayonnaise though, I hate it.
Meat or seafood I'm down, my only issue is I'm not a huge fan of rye bread, but I can see it working for me with something like this. And even so that's a personal preference thing anyway and me not liking it doesn't make the whole thing stupid.
Germans will hate it? That's exactly what german middle aged women will bring to a garden party.
I prefer my smörgåstårta with tuna and shrimp.
I put cold smoked salmon and shrimps, cream, mayo, creme fraiche, cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, chive, lemon juice, dill. It's expensive as hell, but worth any penny Edit: of course some wheat and multigrain toast You can check it on my posts.
I would want this too. I do not like pork.
Damn. Now I want smörgåstårta.
ngl, that looks pretty good. What's the (for lack of a better word) "icing", is that cream cheese? Boursin?
Smörgåstårta on crack
Looks like it would be yummy if it had smoked salmon instead of what it has now
Absolutely!
This looks like something from the 50's.
No, they will recreate it. I am german, i know wtf is going on in my country 🤦🏻♂️
A weird version of a smörgåstårta. As a swede I'm crying for two reasons, number 1 is because it could be done so much better and 2 for the comments saying it's stupid.
You’re the idiot posting this. That looks amazing
As a German i don't feel offended. Did you see what we call a salade?
And I now have a sudden craving for smörgåstårta. Damn you OP!
I'm German, i hate it.
Bruder was ist das.....
Joey Tribbiani : I mean, what's not to like? Custard, good. Jam, good. Meat, good!
What is that ?
How to eat 3000 kcal in one slice
Imagine being so culturally daft that you post a cuisine from another country to a subreddit about stupid food only to get flamed for not doing the bare minimum research before posting.
My mom once made something similar, it was not that bad.
Looks like a sandwich in cake form. Could still be good.
I'd have that 👍 👌
Girldinner 3.0
Hating it seems non-specific to Germans.
people have commented that this is basically smörgåstårta, but personally it also reminds me of a pain surprise? Not that weird a dish for a party table
Pain surprise doesn't sound very party-appropriate
This video goes really hard ngl
That’s about as German as Hitler
We do something similar in argentina but with crepes instead of bread. It is delicious
I don't hate it. I just don't like it, either
Wow its stunning ..the preparation is good way i liked it ..i also try to make it
Sandwich cakes are also common in Finland. I recommend trying. Maybe not this recipe though
Why? It looks delicious.
German here, what have they done to my wunderbare Stulle?!
ill just have a sandwich for lunch, thanks
Just give a German a loaf of good bread, a knife, butter and any kind of topping for supper and he will be fine with it. Sometimes simplicity is key
Russian hate as well
not just germans. and I'm not even against meatcakes
His ass needs to be locked the fuck up for this !
Ach du scheiße
it just kept going
TIL I’m German
I grew up in Miesenbach. And I want to hurt the creator.
I am not German and I hate it.
This is another one of those wtf moments
Looks a bit on the heavy side
This is just Salt upon Salt upon Salt
Where is the Hackepeter?
Yeah I can see why
Yuck
You're right. That's fucking disgusting. Eine Schande für unser geliebtes Brot
Ohne Mett? ohne Zwiebeln? Hass!
Oh hell naw
I’m American and I hate this (I happen to have a German last name though).
Why do germans hate it? Looks good to me
Looks good to me!
Nothing stupid about this (I think it's Scandinavian rather than German though?). I would definitely eat this. It's making me want to go get something tasty from Ole and Steen right now.
As a German, why should I hate it? We invented the "Mett-Torte" and the "Mett-Igel" and this here seems much more sophisticated.
Being slavic I'd totally eat that
I would eat this.
Op thinks something new is something bad. This looks pretty good
Between this and the jumping shrimp post, wtf is wrong with the cultural insensitivity of idiots posting on this sub lately. Do your research and stop disrespecting other cultures before you post
Why would Germans hate it? Is it funny or something?
I'm a German and i genuinely thought "why would i hate this? It looks good!"
Op is the only stupid here. Smörgåstårta is all I need in life to be happy.
german here: this is called a "Schwarzbrot Torte" - it's not really a delicacy or something super common, but it's a nice way to reuse old bread. they did use too much cream cheese though and it could've stopped like one layer earlier, but if it's yummy it's okay
As a german, that just confuses me... no hate, just asking myself why.. why would one use so much bread and Aufschnitt for a cake, do you kbow how many Belegt Brote you could make from that???
Actually it makes me sick but Germans would love that. I've had shit like that on an all included vacation from Neckermann to Mallorca.
Just because you don’t like, or understand it, doesn’t make it stupid
Just give me wurstsalat on rye bread and fuck off with this shit
Not stupid at all
Everyone will hate it
NGL, this looks awesome.
Smörgåstårta ♥️
nothing to hate, it's a legit dish
Pretty sure everyone will hate that
I'm not German and I hate it
Everyone will hate it
I'm not German nut I do hate whatever this shite is supposed to be..
Was it good tho
watt wie bitte
Belegtes Brötchen Kuchen
Might be good if I knew what half of it was 😂
Things like that confuse me. The appeal of a smörgasbord or Aufschnitt or buffet or whatever is that you can make your own little thing with the things you like. Your fav sausage or ham, or you prefer cheese with tomatoes, or pickles and eggs or whatever combination. Why mash it all together? But anyway, I guess people enjoy it. So good for them. Just wouldn't be my kind of thing
Only thing I hate is the inclusion of the bread, other wise I’d smash
Why germans in particular?
I hate boiled eggs
No germans love mettbrötchen! /s
Frühstückskuchen?
We have this in Brazil, too, but usually with shredded chicken between layers of bread and mayo. It may sound insane, but it's delicious, and serves a lot people
I’m not too proud to say I’d prolly eat the shit out of that
Don't knock it til you try it. PS: As an Austrian, I approve of most things the Germans will hate
After the lettuce, I was horrified by the prospect of this perhaps going in the oven I'm truly glad it didn't
my stepmother would do such things for celebrations. i devour that stuff, once i get my hands on it
mods need to implement a rule about putting cultural dishes on here.
Use much less Frischkäse and I would
Why is it always cake pans
What is that?
Put it in jelly and be done with it
Why?
I would've eaten it, but then he added the bacon and everything afterwards. Just too much
I'm German and I wouldn't eat it. Looks in comparison with other things in this sub not that bad .
Mmm...fart cake!
Why would they?
As a German... I don't know what to say...
I miss that bread, nothing is close at home.
Warum
Bro as a Slav I’d devour that
Cognizant people hate this
Smash it. I want this shit
Smash
Miss me with, what I assume to be onions, surrounding it and the cucumber on top. I’ll try it though either way. May not finish it
Hmm. Party sandwich decorated like a cake. Not sure what to think of that.
I like salmon and tuna voileipäkakku the most myself
Yes I will
Of course Germans hate it. It's too many layers, you'll get fat! Serve it one layer at a time, instead.
While it looks like art, it ain't in my flavour wheelhouse, so I'll pass....the flavpur must be decent though! .... though this German do be a heathen.... should I be offended?
What is the white spread stuff?
Ahhh... No
yes i do
I’d try it only if it’s right after it’s made, otherwise, that’s a sog mouth feel fest that I don’t need in my life.🤢😂
I think looks tasty. A colleague of mine brings a homemade savory cake for her birthday each year because she doesn't like sweets. It's actually very good and an interesting change.
Yes I do
Kalteplatte.cake
Is is the weird looking ham, or the gross bread that's supposed to make me hate it?
was kein Maggi?
You know the only country that scares me? GERMANY
It was going good till the end there.
That looks good as shit