Southern Bologna Cake

27 October, 2013 / by Hank Watson

Bologna Cake. I know; it sounds strange. Given that October 24th was National Bologna Day, I thought it was worth delving into. The first time you heard of it was probably while watching the flick, “Sweet Home Alabama”, and you thought to yourself, “They just made that up for the movie!”  I assure you; like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, Bologna Cake does exist! It’s not the sweet treat that you think of when you hear “cake”. It’s a savory concoction, fabtastic on crusty bread or a cracker. I had seen images of the cake before, and set about creating my own version. You can see WHY it’s called “cake”. It resembles a torte. I have to admit, I’ve enjoyed forcing friends to try it. Their faces are priceless as they delightfully realize this stuff is yum!  It really does taste wonderful, particularly if you use a good quality bologna. It’s a great conversation piece for any party, and easy enough to make and take to a party. I hope you enjoy and would love to hear your feedback!

Ingredients

10 slices good quality bologna
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 seeded cucumber, finely chopped
3 Tbs chives, chopped
3 Tbs grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbs Mayonnaise
1 Tbs shallots, finely chopped

Directions

Beat together all ingredients, except bologna, until creamy. Place one slice of bologna of serving platter or plate. Cover with a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture (see photo). Place another slice of bologna on top. Cover with a thin layer of cream cheese, Repeat until all layers are used. With remaining cram cheese mixture, cover top and sides as you would frost a cake. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. When ready to serve, slice as you would a cake. I suggest thin slices for ease of eating. Be sure to use a sharp knife to slice so you the visual impact of the cake is not impaired!

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