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Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Feb 07, 2026

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Remember that sushi mold 🍣 you ordered that you swore you’d use, only now it’s buried in the back of your ‘miscellaneous’ cabinet like a distant memory? Well, what if I told you that all you need is a baking dish to make this TikTok Viral One Pot Sushi Cake 🍱? No more molds. No more rolling techniques that take sushi chefs 👨‍🍳 years to master – but you’re somehow expected to learn them with a kit and a prayer 🙏. This recipe demystifies sushi once and for all, making it easy, approachable , and delicious. Let’s roll…or not 😂!

Key Takeaways

  • The Viral One Pot Sushi Cake simplifies sushi-making by eliminating rolling and using a baking dish instead.

  • This recipe is quick, using only one pot for easy cleanup and assembling in just 15 minutes.

  • Customize it with various fish or toppings to suit your taste, whether raw, cooked, or vegetarian.

  • Ensure food safety by using sushi-grade fish from a trusted source for any raw ingredients.

  • It’s perfect for parties, slicing easily and serving a crowd, making it a sought-after recipe.

  • Key Takeaways

  • Why You’ll Love Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

  • Nonna’s Tip 🐟

  • How to Choose Safe Sushi-Grade Fish for Raw Recipes

  • Variations and Substitutions for Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

  • Best Served With

  • Similar Recipes

  • Common Questions

  • Viral One Pot Sushi Cake Recipe

Why You’ll Love Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

✨ It looks fancy, but it’s secretly easy : You get all the beauty of sushi rolls without the rolling, bamboo mats, or stress. Just layer, press, and slice.

🧼 One pot = less mess : The rice cooks in one pot, the layers come together in a lined baking dish, and cleanup is too easy.

🎉 It’s the perfect party platter : It slices like a cake, serves a crowd, and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

⏱️ It’s quicker than rolling: This sushi cake only takes 15 minutes to assemble, making it perfect for weeknights and spontaneous gatherings.

🍣 It’s completely customizable : Make it spicy, add crunch, go fully cooked, or vegetarian — this recipe adapts to how you roll 😉.

Nonna’s Tip 🐟

For food safety, always use seafood labeled safe for raw consumption and follow proper refrigeration guidelines.

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How to Choose Safe Sushi-Grade Fish for Raw Recipes

Because this recipe uses raw salmon and tuna, sushi-grade fish is a must 🐟. Fish meant for raw dishes is handled and frozen to strict standards that make it safer to eat, while regular grocery store salmon isn’t always prepared with raw consumption in mind. Always buy from a trusted fishmonger or seafood counter, and be sure to ask if it’s safe to eat raw 🍣. If you can’t find sushi-grade salmon or tuna, don’t worry! Additionally, you can always swap in cooked seafood or smoked salmon.

Variations and Substitutions for Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

  1. Use any of your favorite sushi-grade fish varieties , such as salmon, tuna, or a mix of both.
  2. Not a fan of raw fish? That’s ok! Feel free to use smoked salmon, crab, or cooked shrimp 🍤 instead. Just make sure you slice them thin for layering.
  3. Swap rice wine vinegar for mirin. Since mirin is sweetened, use less honey or omit it altogether to prevent your rice from being too sweet.
  4. Add a layer of cream cheese between the avocado 🥑 and cucumber 🥒 for a Philadelphia roll style bite.
  5. Finish with your favorite garnishes , such as sesame seeds, furikake, Sriracha, Yum Yum, spicy mayo, pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.

Best Served With

  • A drizzle of Homemade Spicy Mayo .
  • A side of Asian Cucumber Salad 🥒 or Korean Carrot Salad 🥕.
  • This viral Shrimp Dumpling Lasagna or Pork Dumpling Lasagna .
  • Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls 🦐 or Vegetable Egg Rolls .

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Common Questions

Yes! You can assemble it up to 8 hours ahead. Keep it tightly covered in the fridge and add avocado and toppings right before serving so everything stays fresh.

Only if it’s sushi-grade (sashimi-grade) salmon from a trusted fishmonger or seafood counter. Fish meant for raw consumption is handled and frozen to safety standards that regular grocery store salmon may not meet.

Safe alternatives to raw fish include smoked salmon, cooked shrimp, imitation crab, baked salmon, or tofu.

To make the perfect sushi rice, be sure to rinse it well and follow the measurements closely. If your rice is too mushy or hard, then it usually comes down to these three factors: 💧 Too much water → mushy 🌵 Not enough water → dry 🍚 Skipping the vinegar seasoning → bland & sticky

Sushi cake should not sit at room temperature for more than 1–2 hours. Because it contains seasoned rice and raw seafood, enjoy or refrigerate it right away.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Nakiri Knife
  • ▢ Cutting Board
  • ▢ Rice Cooker
  • ▢ Brownie Dish
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

The Rice

  • ▢ 2.5 cups cooked sushi rice
  • ▢ salt , to taste
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon honey

The Sushi Grade Fish

  • ▢ 1 pound sushi-grade salmon , tuna, or both. I used a mix of both that I cut into thin slices

Additional Ingredients

  • ▢ ¼ cucumber , cut into thin circles
  • ▢ 1 avocado , thinly sliced
  • ▢ 1 sheet of nori

Instructions

Prep

  • ▢ Note: always buy sushi-grade fish from a trusted fishmonger or seafood counter, and be sure to ask if it’s safe to eat raw.
  • ▢ In a bowl , mix together the rice wine vinegar and honey. Set aside.
  • ▢ Cook the rice as per the package instructions. I like to add a generous pinch of salt to my water. Let it cool, then add the rice vinegar and honey mixture. Stir.
  • ▢ Using a sharp knife , cut the sushi-grade fish into thin slices. Set aside. Thinly slice the avocado, and cut the cucumber into thin circles. Set aside.

Assembly

  • ▢ To assemble, place a piece of plastic wrap into a 9 by 9 square dish , making sure to cover the bottom and sides. Add the sushi-grade fish, alternating pieces of salmon and tuna until you have a nice even layer covering the bottom of the dish.
  • ▢ Next, add the thinly sliced avocado.
  • ▢ Then, add a layer of the cucumber.
  • ▢ Finally, add the rice mixture. Using wet hands, press the rice down into an even layer, followed by a sheet of nori paper on top.
  • ▢ Gently invert the dish onto a cutting board .
  • ▢ Cut into squares and garnish with spicy mayo, sriracha, sesame seeds, or furikake seasoning. Enjoy with soy sauce on the side.
  • ▢ Scroll up the post for tips on choosing the right sushi-grade fish, serving suggestions, and FAQs.

Nonna’s Notes

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Viral One Pot Sushi Cake

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Nakiri Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Rice Cooker
  • Brownie Dish
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

The Rice

  • 2.5 cups cooked sushi rice
  • salt to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey

The Sushi Grade Fish

  • 1 pound sushi-grade salmon tuna, or both. I used a mix of both that I cut into thin slices

Additional Ingredients

  • ¼ cucumber cut into thin circles
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 sheet of nori

Instructions

Prep

  • Note: always buy sushi-grade fish from a trusted fishmonger or seafood counter, and be sure to ask if it’s safe to eat raw.
  • In a bowl , mix together the rice wine vinegar and honey. Set aside.
  • Cook the rice as per the package instructions. I like to add a generous pinch of salt to my water. Let it cool, then add the rice vinegar and honey mixture. Stir.
  • Using a sharp knife , cut the sushi-grade fish into thin slices. Set aside. Thinly slice the avocado, and cut the cucumber into thin circles. Set aside.

Assembly

  • To assemble, place a piece of plastic wrap into a 9 by 9 square dish , making sure to cover the bottom and sides. Add the sushi-grade fish, alternating pieces of salmon and tuna until you have a nice even layer covering the bottom of the dish.
  • Next, add the thinly sliced avocado.
  • Then, add a layer of the cucumber.
  • Finally, add the rice mixture. Using wet hands, press the rice down into an even layer, followed by a sheet of nori paper on top.
  • Gently invert the dish onto a cutting board .
  • Cut into squares and garnish with spicy mayo, sriracha, sesame seeds, or furikake seasoning. Enjoy with soy sauce on the side.
  • Scroll up the post for tips on choosing the right sushi-grade fish, serving suggestions, and FAQs.

Video

Notes

Nutrition

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