A sheet cake, melanzane alla Parmigiana or just both? This sheet cake melanzane is the best of both worlds. A delicious crispy bottom of puff pastry with the classic ingredients of melanzane: eggplant, mozzarella, tomato and Parmesan cheese. This is what you want to make!
Plate cake melanzane
30 minutes
What is melanzane alla Parmigiana?
Melanzane di Parmigiana, also known as Parmigiana di Melanzane, is a classic Italian dish consisting mainly of eggplant. The eggplants are sliced, salted and then baked or grilled. These slices are then stacked in layers with a rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The whole thing is baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown. The dish is loved for its savory flavor and creamy texture, and it can be served either warm or at room temperature. Melanzane di Parmigiana is a perfect comfort food and a paragon of Italian cuisine.
What is a sheet cake?
A sheet cake with a bottom of puff pastry is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that is ideal for any occasion. The base of this pie is a layer of crispy puff pastry, known for its airy and buttery texture. Various toppings are placed on top of the puff pastry, such as vegetables, meat, cheese and herbs. Popular combinations include tomato and mozzarella, or spinach and feta. The pie is baked in the oven until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy and the toppings are cooked. A sheet cake is quick to prepare, easy to adapt to personal preferences and always a success.
Plate cake melanzane
A plate pie melanzane combines the best of a plate pie with the delicious flavors of melanzane di Parmigiana. The base of this plate pie is a crisp layer of puff pastry, which provides an airy and buttery texture. On top of that come sliced eggplants, which are first baked or grilled. These eggplants are topped with a rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The pie is then baked in the oven until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The result is a flavorful, savory pie that honors the classic Italian melanzane di Parmigiana, but with a twist.
More recipes for sheet cake
Looking for more recipes for sheet cake? How about this sheet cake with figs and burrata, this plate pie with colored beets and herb oil or this Asian platetarat with teriyaki chicken and pak choi.
What you need:
1 roll of fresh puff pastry
1 eggplant
1 ball of mozzarella
3 tbsp sieved tomatoes
2 tbsp. dried oregano
or Italian herbs
1 egg
fresh basil
20 gr Parmesan cheese flakes
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 sheet cake
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2
Cut the eggplant into thin slices and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat a layer of oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant on both sides in it for a few minutes until golden brown. Drain all the slices on kitchen paper.
3
Roll out the puff pastry oven the baking sheet and cut a rectangle 2 cm from the edge. Do not cut the dough all the way through. Prick holes in the rectangle with a fork. Spread the strained tomato (sauce) over the bottom. Then top with the mozzarella, eggplant, half of the oregano and some salt and pepper.
4
Beat the egg and brush the edges with it. Sprinkle the remaining oregano over the edges.
5
Slide the sheet cake into the oven for 15-20 minutes until it turns golden brown.
6
Garnish the sheet cake melanzane with the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
7
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
