Discover the perfect blend of savory and crunchy in this No-Bake Snickers Cake – a unique layered creation that redefines what a cake can be. Combining tender potatoes and carrots with creamy mayonnaise and sour cream, savory ham, tangy pickles, and toasted peanuts, this dish offers complex textures and flavors that will surprise and delight your palate.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs potatoes (about 4 medium), boiled but still firm
- 2 lbs carrots (about 5 large), boiled but still firm
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp black pepper, divided
- ¾ cup chopped roasted peanuts (divided)
- 14 oz (about 1 cup) deli ham, shredded
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles (about 3 medium pickles)
- ⅓ cup whole-grain mustard
- ½ cup toasted sesame seeds (unroasted or lightly toasted for nuttier flavor)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for freshness)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (for a subtle smoky kick)
Instructions:
Prepare the Base Layers:
Boil the potatoes and carrots just until tender but firm enough to grate. Drain well and let cool.
Mix the Dressing:
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Whisk until smooth.
First Layer:
Coarsely grate the potatoes and spread evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread half of the mayo-sour cream mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle with ⅓ cup chopped peanuts.
Second Layer:
Grate the carrots and spread over the potato layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread the remaining mayo-sour cream mixture on top of the carrots. Sprinkle another ⅓ cup chopped peanuts evenly.
Third Layer:
Spread the shredded ham over the carrot layer. Mix ⅓ cup mayo, ⅓ cup sour cream, and the whole-grain mustard together. Spread this mustard cream over the ham. Sprinkle the last ⅓ cup chopped peanuts and smoked paprika evenly on top.
Fourth Layer:
Spread chopped pickles evenly over the ham layer. Top with the remaining mustard-mayo-sour cream mix. Finally, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley over the whole cake.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld and the layers firm up.
Serving suggestion:
Cut into squares and serve chilled as a savory layered salad or appetizer. The peanuts add crunch and richness, while the fresh parsley and smoked paprika bring a new depth of flavor to this no-bake delight.
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