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Princess Cake Recipe (Easy Swedish Prinsesstårta)

A light, elegant, and delicious Princess Cake made with soft sponge layers, raspberry jam, vanilla custard, whipped cream, and a beautiful green marzipan cover. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or special dessert moments!

Make a classic Swedish Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta) at home! Soft sponge layers, vanilla custard, raspberry jam, whipped cream, and green marzipan. Easy step-by-step recipe + tips.


🥣 Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Custard Filling

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar

For Assembly

  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • 300g marzipan (green preferred)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Pink marzipan rose (optional but traditional)

🧁 How to Make Princess Cake (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Make the Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in flour and baking powder.
  4. Add vanilla.
  5. Bake in a round cake pan for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Cool completely and slice into 3 layers.

Step 2: Make the Custard

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan.
  2. Whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch separately.
  3. Slowly add warm milk into yolk mixture.
  4. Return to heat and whisk until thickened.
  5. Add vanilla and cool fully.

Step 3: Whip the Cream

Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until thick and fluffy.


Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  1. Place the bottom sponge layer on a board.
  2. Spread raspberry jam.
  3. Add a layer of custard.
  4. Add second sponge and cover with whipped cream.
  5. Place the top sponge and shape the cream into a dome.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Add Marzipan Cover

  1. Dust your counter with powdered sugar.
  2. Roll out marzipan into a large, thin circle.
  3. Carefully drape it over the dome-shaped cake.
  4. Trim edges and smooth out gently.
  5. Add a pink marzipan rose on top (optional).

🎉 Serving

Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled. This cake tastes even better the next day!


FAQs

1. Why is Princess Cake green?

Traditionally, the Swedish version uses green marzipan to symbolize elegance and royalty.

2. Can I use whipped cream instead of custard?

Yes, but authentic Princess Cake includes both.

3. How long does it last?

Up to 3 days refrigerated.

4. Can I make it without marzipan?

You can cover it with whipped cream, but marzipan is the signature topping.


🔗 Similar Recipes  

  • Swedish Meatballs
  • Oliebollen
  • Stroopwafels
  • Dutch Baby Pancakes
  • Butter Cake

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