Layered Vegetable Cake
Elevate your next gathering with this stunning Layered Vegetable Cake—a savory masterpiece that combines roasted zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, and carrots with a creamy spinach-infused cheese filling, all nestled inside a golden puff pastry crust. Perfect for impressing vegetarians and veggie-lovers alike, this vibrant dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Each layer bursts with fresh flavors, enhanced by fragrant herbs like parsley and chives, and balanced with a touch of garlic. Served chilled or at room temperature, this no-fuss centerpiece is ideal for brunches, parties, or an elegant appetizer. Make it ahead and wow your guests with its show-stopping beauty and deliciously complex flavors. Keywords: vegetable cake recipe, savory layer cake, vegetarian party dish, roasted vegetable appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Eggplant
- 2 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 medium Carrots
- 200 grams Spinach
- 400 grams Cream cheese
- 200 grams Sour cream
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Puff pastry sheet
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Slice the zucchini, eggplant, and red bell peppers into thin, even strips. Peel the carrots and use a vegetable peeler to shave them into thin ribbons.
Place the zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, and carrot ribbons on the prepared baking sheets. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 30 seconds. Drain immediately and squeeze out any excess moisture. Chop the spinach finely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, parsley, chives, spinach, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and place it into a round, greased springform pan, trimming any excess pastry from the edges. Poke the base of the pastry with a fork to prevent puffing.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush a thin layer over the puff pastry. Place the pastry in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.
Assemble the cake: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the baked pastry crust. Add a layer of the roasted vegetables, alternating for color. Repeat the layering process until all the vegetables and cream cheese mixture are used up, finishing with a cream cheese layer on top.
Garnish the top of the cake with parsley or chives for decoration. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cake to set and flavors to meld.
Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving platter. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 334.6 g | 429% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.4 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 12116 mg | 527% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.4 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1065 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 5267 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
