The Avocado Sushi Cake is a stunning, delicious twist on traditional sushi.
With vibrant layers of sushi rice, fresh fish, and creamy avocado, it’s perfect for dinner parties, special events, or creative family meals.
Impress your guests with this visually striking and flavor-packed dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned
- 2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced
- ½ lb sashimi-grade tuna or salmon, cubed or sliced
- 1–2 nori wraps (dried seaweed sheets)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for garnish)
- Soy sauce and wasabi (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook sushi rice as per package instructions. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then stir into warm rice. Let cool.
Step 2: Prepare fish by slicing or cubing. Thinly slice avocados. Line a tube cake pan or springform pan with plastic wrap.
Step 3: Press a thin layer of sushi rice firmly into the pan.
Add a layer of nori (cut to fit), followed by fresh fish, avocado, rice, nori, fish, and avocado.
End with a final layer of rice.
Step 4: Spread Japanese mayonnaise on top. Arrange avocado slices in a circular pattern.
Step 5: Chill for 15–20 minutes. Carefully remove the cake from the pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
Step 6: Slice like a cake and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use different types of fish?
Yes! Any sashimi-grade fish like yellowtail or shrimp works wonderfully.
2. Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Absolutely! Swap the fish for tofu or additional vegetables like bell peppers or pickled radish.
3. Do I need a special pan?
No. A round cake pan or any deep dish works. Line it with plastic wrap for easy removal.
4. How long can I store leftovers?
Consume within 24 hours for the freshest taste and texture.
5. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can assemble it a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Add avocado slices just before serving to keep them fresh.
Avocado Sushi Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice cooked and seasoned
- 2 ripe avocados thinly sliced
- ½ lb sashimi-grade tuna or salmon cubed or sliced
- 1–2 wraps nori dried seaweed sheets
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning for garnish
- Soy sauce and wasabi for serving
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice as per package instructions. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then stir into warm rice. Let cool.
- Prepare fish by slicing or cubing. Thinly slice avocados. Line a tube cake pan or springform pan with plastic wrap.
- Press a thin layer of sushi rice firmly into the pan. Add a layer of nori (cut to fit), followed by fresh fish, avocado, rice, nori, fish, and avocado. End with a final layer of rice.
- Spread Japanese mayonnaise on top. Arrange avocado slices in a circular pattern.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes. Carefully remove the cake from the pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
- Slice like a cake and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
