
Meat Cake
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. The process is quite simple and won't take much time or effort. I use beef mince, but any kind will work, even poultry. The meat layers are hearty, the mushroom and vegetable filling is juicy, and you can decorate it however you like, relying entirely on your imagination. This appetizer can easily stand in for a full meal, and serving it as an impressive cake is always festive. Put in a little effort—it's worth it, because it's not only beautiful but also very tasty. Serve with fresh herbs and sauce.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients according to the list.
- 2
Step 2

Sauté diced onion and coarsely grated carrot in a mixture of butter and vegetable oil.
- 3
Step 3

Add diced mushrooms.
- 4
Step 4

Continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated. At the end, add salt and ground pepper to taste.
- 5
Step 5

Transfer the ground meat to a deep bowl. Add salt and your favorite spices.
- 6
Step 6

Pour in the kefir, add the flour, baking soda, and egg.
- 7
Step 7

Mix until smooth. The dough is ready.
- 8
Step 8

Heat the pan and grease it with oil. Spoon the prepared batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a pancake. My pan is 18 cm in diameter; each pancake took about 3 tbsp of batter. Cook over medium heat.
- 9
Step 9

Once the top has set and the bottom is well browned, flip and fry the second side until done. Prepare all the meat patties this way.
- 10
Step 10

When the filling has cooled, add sour cream, mayonnaise, and any fresh herbs to it.
- 11
Step 11

Transfer the meat layer to a serving plate and spread the filling evenly over it. Cover with the second layer on top and spread the filling again.
- 12
Step 12

Thus, assemble the entire cake.
- 13
Step 13

The last layer should be the meat layer. Spread the top with mayonnaise and garnish to taste.
- 14
Step 14

The pastry layers are very tender, and the filling is quite juicy. You can serve this appetizer right away, without waiting for it to soak through.
- 15
Step 15

The appetizer is ready. Serve at the table.