The famous green cake with cream, vanilla custard and marzipan - a classic Swedish celebration cake.

Preparation
60 min.
Baking Time
25 min.
Servings
12
Difficulty
Hard

Instructions

1

Bake sponge cake and slice horizontally into 3 even layers

2

Cook vanilla custard using milk, egg yolks and cornstarch until thick

3

Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks

4

Layer sponge with custard and whipped cream

5

Form dome shape using remaining whipped cream

6

Roll out green-colored marzipan and drape over cake

7

Decorate with marzipan rose and dust with powdered sugar

Ingredients

12 Servings
  • eggs 4
  • caster sugar 120 g
  • plain flour 120 g
  • baking powder 1 TL
  • whole milk 500 ml
  • egg yolks 4
  • caster sugar 100 g
  • cornstarch 40 g
  • vanilla pod 1
  • heavy cream 400 ml
  • marzipan 400 g
  • Green food coloring 1
  • Powdered sugar 1

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Swedish Princess Cake make?

The recipe Swedish Princess Cake is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Swedish Princess Cake?

Preparation takes about 60 minutes and baking about 25 minutes – roughly 85 minutes in total.

How long does Swedish Princess Cake keep?

Swedish Princess Cake tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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