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Princess Cake

Swedish Princess Cake Recipe

Prinsesstårta is a "princess cake" that is popular in Sweden. It is stunning and perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion when you really want to show off your baking skills. It uses a white cake mix and includes a homemade pastry cream filling with raspberry jam.
Although this cake takes time to prepare, all of the elements can be made up to three days ahead of assembling. The resulting cake is magnificent with a smooth and beautiful green marzipan exterior. It is as delicious as it is attractive.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
5 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Swedish
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  half-and-half
  • 5 l pic arge egg yolks
  • tablespoons  cornstarch
  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch  fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
  • tablespoons  cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the half-and-half to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • Add half of the scalded milk to the bowl containing the eggs, constantly whisking to incorporate.
  • Return the entire mixture to the saucepan containing the remaining milk, whisking over moderate heat.
  • Continue whisking for about 2 to 5 minutes, until the mixture is thickened and begins to simmer.
  • Allow the pastry cream to simmer, whisking for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and cold, unsalted butter.
  • Transfer to another bowl and allow it to cool completely.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or up to three days before using.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
  • Total Fat 26g 34%
  • Saturated Fat 13g 63%
  • Cholesterol 111mg 37%
  • Sodium 222mg 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
  • Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
  • Total Sugars 41g
  • Protein 6g
  • Vitamin C 1mg 4%
  • Calcium 123mg 9%
  • Iron 1mg 5%
  • Potassium 137mg 3%
Keyword Princess Cake