Description
This Princess Cake recipe, also known as Prinsesstårta, guides you through creating this classic Swedish cake with layers of sponge cake, pastry cream, whipped cream, and a smooth green marzipan coating. Perfect for special occasions!
Ingredients
- For the Sponge Cake: All-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract
- For the Pastry Cream: Milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, butter
- For the Whipped Cream: Heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract
- For Assembly: Raspberry jam, green marzipan, powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Bake the Sponge Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pans. Mix the sponge cake ingredients until smooth. Divide the batter evenly into the pans and bake until golden brown. Let the cakes cool completely before slicing into layers.
- Prepare the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth cream. Stir in vanilla extract and butter. Allow the pastry cream to cool completely.
- Whip the Cream and Prepare Fillings: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Have your raspberry jam ready for spreading.
- Assemble the Cake: On a serving plate, begin layering the sponge cake, pastry cream, raspberry jam, and whipped cream. Create a dome shape with the fillings. Roll out the green marzipan and carefully drape it over the dome, smoothing it down. Trim any excess marzipan. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with a pink marzipan rose.
Notes
- Ensure the sponge cake is completely cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Make sure the pastry cream is smooth and lump-free for the best texture.
- Use high-quality green marzipan for an authentic look and taste.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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