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Princess Cake

A delightful Swedish cake with layers of soft sponge, rich cream, and a sweet marzipan finish.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
For the Marzipan
  • 8 oz marzipan
  • Yellow food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
  9. Layer the cakes with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then cover with marzipan.

Notes

Pair this cake with a cup of tea or coffee for an elegant treat. Enjoy the delightful flavors!