Norway cuisine
Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake
Indulge in the creamy layers of Fyrstekake, a Norwegian prince cake that balances rich flavors with subtle sweetness.
Fyrstekake is a decadent Norwegian dessert featuring light and airy sponge cake layered with velvety pastry cream. Its delicate texture and balanced sweetness make it perfect for special occasions or as an elegant treat alongside coffee.
Method
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Crust
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Mix together sugar, vanilla and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks. Add in the flour and baking powder and knead with hands until the dough is smooth.
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Pack the dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Almond filling
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Run the almonds and sugar together in a food processor until the almonds are finely ground (you can decide for yourself how coarse or fine you want them).
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Stir in the butter, egg, cognac and/or almond extract (if using).
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Assembly
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Line the bottom of your cake form with baking paper and grease the sides of the form.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cut 2/3 of the crust dough into slices and press down into the cake form. Cover the bottom of the cake form with the dough and bring the dough 2-3 cm (1 inch) up the sides of the form, pressing until even.
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Scoop the almond filling on top of the crust, spreading it evenly across the cake form.
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FAQ
Is «Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake»?
One serving has 1384 kcal, 117.6 g carbs, 38.5 g protein and 87.5 g fat. The recipe makes 6 servings.
Is «Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.