Princess Cake

Delight your senses with a regal creation: the Princess Cake, a classic Scandinavian dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This show-stopping confection features layers of fluffy sponge cake, luscious vanilla pastry cream, and sweet raspberry jam, all encased in a dome of airy whipped cream. The crowning touch? A smooth, pastel-green marzipan exterior that lends this dessert its signature elegance. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent afternoon treat, this Princess Cake balances indulgent flavors with a visually captivating presentation. Impress your guests with this enchanting cake that’s fit for royalty—and irresistibly fun to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 4 large Eggs
• 120 grams Granulated sugar
• 500 milliliters Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 40 grams Cornstarch
• 50 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Raspberry jam
• 400 milliliters Whipping cream
• 30 grams Powdered sugar
• 300 grams Marzipan
• 1 drop Green food coloring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture in thirds until no streaks remain.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

For the pastry cream, heat the milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 8

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth.

Step 9

Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.

Step 10

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat while stirring continuously until it thickens.

Step 11

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and allow to cool completely.

Step 12

Once the cake and pastry cream are cooled, cut the cake into three even layers using a serrated knife.

Step 13

Place the bottom layer on a cake stand and spread half of the raspberry jam evenly over it.

Step 14

Spread a third of the cooled pastry cream over the jam and place the second layer of cake on top.

Step 15

Repeat the process with the remaining raspberry jam and another third of the pastry cream. Top with the final cake layer.

Step 16

In a large bowl, whip the cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1/2 cup for decoration.

Step 17

Cover the entire cake with the whipped cream, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create a dome shape.

Step 18

Knead the marzipan with the green food coloring until an even color is achieved, then roll it out into a thin layer large enough to cover the cake.

Step 19

Drape the marzipan gently over the cake, smoothing it with your hands to avoid creases.

Step 20

Trim any excess marzipan around the base of the cake.

Step 21

Pipe rosettes with the reserved whipped cream on top of the marzipan for decoration.

Step 22

Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1884.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4264.8

Total Fat 242.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1316.6mg	0%
Sodium 1099.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 273.7g
Protein 66.8g	0%

Vitamin D 390.9IU	0%
Calcium 895.0mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1619.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 40.5%