The three best savory cakes that will delight your guests

The holiday season brings the opportunity to gather our loved ones again, but also to offer something fresh and different on the table. Although traditional recipes are irreplaceable, new ideas always refresh the atmosphere and make the holiday table look more effective. Savory cakes are the perfect way to impress guests with simple steps – decorative enough, quick to prepare and no culinary experience required. We present three proven, delicious and not overly complicated variants.

1. Classic savory cake with toast, ham and cream cheese

Why do we love her?

Rarely is a classic so universally loved. It is simple, generous and easy to decorate.

ingredients:

• Toast bread
• 300 g ham (finely chopped)
• 300 g of cream cheese
• 200 g mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper
• Lettuce or pickles for decoration

<strong>Preparation: </strong>

Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise and add ham. Arrange a layer of toast, then a layer of filling, until you get the desired height. Spread with the remaining filling and decorate. Chill for at least an hour.

Nutritional values ​​(per serving, ~150 g):

Calories: about 320

Proteins: 12 g

Fats: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 18 g

How to serve it?

Decorate the edges with thin lettuce leaves.

Sprinkle a few drops of olive oil and finely chopped cucumbers on top.

Cut into small squares – ideal as a festive finger food.

2. Salty fish cake with tuna

Why is it special?

Light, fresh and ideal for those who prefer fish options. It looks very elegant, especially with the right decoration.

ingredients:

• 2 cans of tuna
• 300 g of cream cheese
• 100 g mayonnaise
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Toast bread or whole grain crackers
• Olives and parsley

<strong>Preparation: </strong>

Drain the tuna and mix with cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and spices. The order of assembly is the same as for a classic savoury cake.

Nutritional values ​​(per serving, ~150 g):

Calories: about 280

Proteins: 19 g

Fats: 17 g

Carbohydrates: 15 g

How to serve it?

Arrange thin lemon slices and a few green olives on top.

The look is more luxurious if you spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the entire cake.

This cake goes well with white wine.

3. Chicken savoury cake with tortillas

Why is it a hit?

Modern, easy to prepare, requires neither toasting nor baking, and looks great sliced.

ingredients:

• 4–5 tortillas
• 300 g cooked chicken meat (chopped)
• 200 g of sour cream
• 150 g mayonnaise
• 150 g of grated cheese
• Cucumbers, corn or peppers as desired

<strong>Preparation: </strong>

Mix the chicken with sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese and vegetables. Spread the filling on the tortillas and arrange them like a layer cake. Finally, coat and decorate as desired.

Nutritional values ​​(per serving, ~150 g):

Calories: about 350

Proteins: 20 g

Fats: 22 g

Carbohydrates: 22 g

How to serve it?

Decorate with colored peppers (red, yellow, orange) for a colorful look.

You can cut it into triangles like a classic cake.

It looks especially neat and modern on a round plate.