Liver cake

Liver cake is a hearty and healthy dish of Russian cuisine. The cake is made from liver pancakes: chicken, pork or beef. Today we are making a cake from beef liver. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also good for vision and the nervous system. To follow the recipe step by step, choose only fresh beef liver. It has a dark burgundy color and a smell without sourness. With such a main ingredient, the cake will be tender and delicious.

How to cook Liver cake

Step 1

Liver cake

Prepare the liver dough. To do this, remove the veins and films from the soaked liver. Cut the liver into pieces and grind it into a puree using a meat grinder or blender. Add milk, eggs, salt and ground pepper to the liver puree. Mix thoroughly. Add sifted flour to the liver mass. Mix the dough until it is lump-free.

Step 2

Liver cake

Start baking liver pancakes. Heat a frying pan with sunflower oil. Pour a pancake (one ladle) into the pan, spread it evenly with a spoon or spatula. Fry on one side for 2 minutes, turn over and fry on the other side for another 1 minute. Transfer the finished pancake to a plate. Make pancakes from all the liver dough.

Step 3

Liver cake

Prepare a vegetable fry. To do this, fry the onion in vegetable oil in a clean frying pan until done. Add grated carrots to the onion, stir the vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat under the lid. Turn off the heat when the vegetables are done, let them cool completely.

Step 4

Liver cake

Assemble the cake. Place a liver pancake on a wide plate, spread it evenly with mayonnaise or sour cream. Put the cooled garnish as the next layer, spreading it evenly with a spoon. Assemble the cake, alternating layers: pancake, mayonnaise, garnish. Apply mayonnaise as the last layer.

Step 5

Place the beef liver pie in the refrigerator to soak for 2 hours.

Liver cake - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, chicken liver is a great substitute for beef liver. It has a milder flavor and cooks faster, so adjust frying time to 1-1.5 minutes per side to avoid dryness.
The liver cake stays fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator if covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
Absolutely! Replace regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour for a gluten-free version. The texture may be slightly different but still delicious.
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of mustard or low-fat sour cream instead of mayonnaise. It adds creaminess with fewer calories.
Yes, you can freeze the assembled cake for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and refresh the layers with a little extra mayo or sour cream if needed.
Ensure the pan is well-heated and lightly oiled before adding the batter. A non-stick pan works best, and flipping gently with a thin spatula helps.
Garnish with fresh herbs (dill, parsley), pickles, or grated boiled eggs for extra flavor and presentation. Serve with a crisp salad to balance the richness.
Yes! Use a smaller ladle or cookie cutter to create bite-sized pancakes. Reduce baking time slightly and layer in a smaller dish or serve as individual stacks.

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