Ribbon Sandwich Loaf (Cake de Bocadito)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8-10 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 loaf white bread, unsliced 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves 4 thin slices boiled ham
1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 slices muenster or Swiss cheese 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
4 slices salami FOR THE FROSTING: 1 cup whipped cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise
6-8 pimiento-stuffed green olives, each sliced crosswise into about 3 slices 1 pimiento, cut into narrow strips



1 Using a serrated or electric knife, cut the crusts off the bread and slice the loaf into 4 horizontal slices. Spread one slice with the strawberry preserves and 2 slices of the ham, place another bread slice on top of it and spread with the mayonnaise and cheese, place another bread slice over this and spread it with the mustard and salami, place 2 slices ham on top, and cover with the last slice. Make sure the slices are stacked neatly, press down gently on the loaf, cover with damp paper towels, and refrigerate 1/2 to 2 hours.
2 To prepare the frosting, mix the cream cheese with teh mayonnaise until smooth and well blended. Unwrap the bread, spread the top and sides with the frosting, and decorate with olives and pimiento strips. Cut the loaf into 3/4-inch slices but do not separate the slices before serving.

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