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Don’t let the name fool you! This isn’t a sweet ‘cake’ for dessert. Bologna Cake is a simple, savory Southern dish, popularly served as an appetizer or side dish at potlucks or family events. You may have heard of this unique meal in Sweet Home Alabama. Whether you’re curious or amused, you’ve got to give this bologna cake recipe a try.
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Easy Bologna Cake Recipe

Don’t let the name fool you! This isn’t a sweet ‘cake’ for dessert. Bologna Cake is a simple, savory Southern dish, popularly served as an appetizer or side dish at potlucks or family events. You may have heard of this unique meal in Sweet Home Alabama. Whether you’re curious or amused, you’ve got to give this bologna cake recipe a try.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bologna Cake
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 package bologna
  • 12 oz cream cheese (1 and 1/2 packages, room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • optional cheese whiz for decorating

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
  • Take one slice of bologna from the package and pat dry with paper towels. Then place it on a plate.
  • Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture (about 1 tablespoon) on top of the bologna using an offset spatula.
  • Add another slice of bologna and spread more cream cheese mixture. Repeat until you use up all the bologna slices.
  • To frost the cake, spread more cream cheese mixture onto the side of the bologna cake.
  • If you want to decorate your bologna cake, you can cut the corner of a piping bag or zip-top bag. Then push a decorating nozzle right into the hole. Fill it with cheese whiz, and push the cheese onto your cake. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use room temperature, soft cream cheese for this recipe.
  • Make sure to pat dry bologna slices before assembling.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg