Savory ham and cheese layer cake

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1. Make the cooked paste

   Melt the margarine, add the flour, and cook briefly. Pour in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms. Let cool.

2. Bake the cake sheet

   Stir the egg yolks into the cooled paste one at a time, then add the salt. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them in. Spread the batter on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in an oven preheated to 200 °C (400 °F) for about 30 minutes. Let cool.

3. Make the filling

   Finely chop the ham and shred the cheese, reserving a handful of cheese for topping. Mix the ham and remaining cheese with the sour cream, mayonnaise, and chopped herbs.

4. Assemble

   Cut the cooled cake sheet into two equal halves. Spread filling over one half, cover with the other half, and press down gently. Mix the remaining filling with the cream cheese, spread it over the cake, and sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Chill the cake in the refrigerator before slicing.

   Source: coolinarika.com

Tip: The cake sheet is easiest to cut and fill when completely cool. You can make the cake a day ahead; chilling allows the filling to meld with the layers and makes slicing easier.

This recipe was translated from the Slovak original: Slaná torta so šunkou, syrom a smotanovou plnkou