How to Make Baloney Cake (Bologna Cake)

While you may think that this is a sweet cake for dessert, this baloney cake (also known as Bologna cake) is a simple, savory Southern dish, popularly served as an appetizer or side dish at family events.

If you have a large group of people that you need to feed, this baloney cake will be a great option. Baloney cake, while it may seem complex, actually only includes three ingredients. It can be prepared In less than 20 minutes, resulting in a tasty appetizer and a conversation starter.

What is Bologna Cake (Baloney Cake)?

Apparently, this unique Southern dish started as a joke and ended up being tasty enough to be taken seriously. The cake is basically baloney that has been layered with seasoned cream cheese so that it looks like a layer cake. Usually, baloney cake is served with crackers or toast.

Ingredients That You Will Need:

• Bologna: You can use whatever type of bologna you prefer for this recipe. Additionally, if you would like to substitute bologna with another cold-cut deli meat such as salami or ham, just make sure it is thickly cut similar to bologna.
• Cream Cheese: The cream cheese should be softened before cooking.
• Onion Powder: The onion powder will enrich the flavor of your cream cheese in order to make the finished product even tastier. You can also use garlic powder or an Italian seasoning blend.
• Cheese Whiz: Cheese Whiz is optional for decorating the cake.

Is Baloney Bad for Your Health?

Same as deli cold cuts and ham, baloney contains high amounts of sodium and fat as well as preservatives like nitrates. I recommend eating this baloney cake in moderation.

What is the Healthiest Baloney to Eat?

U.S. Wellness Meats’ Beef Bologna is among the best bologna. It comes in a one-pound roll of grass-fed beef packed with flavor. It is free of nitrates, MSG, additives, soy, dairy, and gluten.

Can I Make a Healthier Version of Baloney Cake?

Yes, you can. You can either use the US Wellness Meats’ Beef Bologna that I mentioned above or substitute the baloney with turkey or ham instead. Another way you can make it healthier is by replacing the ranch dressing in the recipe with Italian dressing. You can also choose to just ice in between the layers of boloney rather than icing the outside as well.

What is the Best Brand of Boloney to Use for the Cake?

Here are the best types of boloney you can use for your cake. The calories are calculated per 100 grams:

• Oscar Mayer’s Thick Cut Bologna, 170 Calories
• Oscar Mayer’s Bologna, 200 calories
• Oscar Mayer’s Beef Bologna, 316 Calories

Storing the Cake

If you have any baloney cake leftovers and want to know the proper way to store them, you can either store them in the fridge or freezer.

Storing Baloney Cake Leftovers in the Fridge

1. Typically, baloney cake will only stay fresh for up to 3 to 4 days as it can dry out.
2. In order to properly store your baloney cake, you should wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap.
3. The baloney cake should keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Storing Baloney Cake in the Freezer

1. First, wrap your baloney cake leftovers in plastic wrap.
2. Label the cake with the type of cake you are storing and the use-by date on a large piece of aluminum foil.
3. Wrap the baloney cake in the sheet of aluminum foil.
4. Finally, place the cake in a freezer-safe container, and then into the freezer for up to 1-2 months.

Your baloney cake will remain safe beyond that time, but for the best quality, it is best to eat it within 1-2 months. When ready to thaw the cake, transfer the wrapped baloney cake from the freezer to the refrigerator one day before serving.

What Other Recipes Can You Make with Bologna?

• Fried Bologna and Egg
• Hot Pickled Bologna
• Bologna Breakfast Cups
• The Grown-Up Bologna Sandwich
• Smoked Bologna with Bacon

What to Serve with Baloney Cake

• Chicken Salad Chick’s Broccoli Salad
• Ina Garten’s Farro Salad
• Nachos
• Baby Potatoes
• Stuffed Peppers

Baloney Cake Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese (1 ½ packages, room temperature)
• 3 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 package bologna
• Cheese Whiz, for decorating, optional

Baloney Cake Instructions

1. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the onion powder using a spatula.
2. Take one slice of bologna and pat it dry with paper towels; place it on a plate.
3. With the use of an offset spatula, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the bologna.
4. Add another slice of bologna, patted dry with paper towels, and spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat the process until you run out of bologna slices.
5. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture onto the sides and top of the bologna cake.
6. If you would like to decorate your cake, you can cut the tip out of a piping bag or the corner of a zip-top bag, add a piping dip, and fill it with Cheese Whiz.
7. Finally, pipe the Cheese Whiz on top of the cake. Then, slice and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Soften the Cream Cheese: In order for this recipe to work perfectly, your cream cheese needs to be at room temperature so that it has a smooth consistency and will spread on the cake neatly.
• Pat the Bologna Slices Dry: For the best results, you should the bologna slices dry as they tend to be quite wet when taken out of their packaging.
• Use an Offset Spatula: Offset spatulas are the best for spreading the cream cheese mixture onto the boloney cake, because it’s longer and narrower than a regular spatula and the ideal shape for neatly spreading the cream cheese onto your cake.

Baloney Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 155
• Total Fat 15g 24%
  • Saturated Fat 8g 40%
• Cholesterol 47mg 16%
• Sodium 140mg 6%
• Potassium 85mg 3%
• Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
  • Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
  • Sugars 2g
• Protein 3g 6%
• Vitamin A 571%
• Vitamin C 1%
• Calcium 52%
• Iron 1%

How to Make Baloney Cake (Bologna Cake)

Author: Emily Hill Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizer, Side Dish

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:8 servingsCalories:155 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

While you may think that this is a sweet cake for dessert, this baloney cake (also known as Bologna cake) is a simple, savory Southern dish, popularly served as an appetizer or side dish at family events.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese (1 ½ packages, room temperature)
  
• 3 tablespoon onion powder
  
• 1 package bologna
  
• Cheese Whiz, for decorating, optional

Instructions

1. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the onion powder using a spatula.
   
2. Take one slice of bologna and pat it dry with paper towels; place it on a plate.
   
3. With the use of an offset spatula, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the bologna.
   
4. Add another slice of bologna, patted dry with paper towels, and spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat the process until you run out of bologna slices.
   
5. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture onto the sides and top of the bologna cake.
   
6. If you would like to decorate your cake, you can cut the tip out of a piping bag or the corner of a zip-top bag, add a piping dip, and fill it with Cheese Whiz.
   
7. Finally, pipe the Cheese Whiz on top of the cake. Then, slice and serve immediately.

Notes

• Soften the Cream Cheese: In order for this recipe to work perfectly, your cream cheese needs to be at room temperature so that it has a smooth consistency and will spread on the cake neatly.
• Pat the Bologna Slices Dry: For the best results, you should the bologna slices dry as they tend to be quite wet when taken out of their packaging.
• Use an Offset Spatula: Offset spatulas are the best for spreading the cream cheese mixture onto the boloney cake, because it’s longer and narrower than a regular spatula and the ideal shape for neatly spreading the cream cheese onto your cake.