Scandinavian · dessert
Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta)
Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta) reads richness 5.8, sweetness 5.3 and nutty 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian dessert, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.8 · Sweetness 5.3 · Nutty 4.8 · Herbaceous 4.1 · Fruity 3.9 · Sourness 2.2 · Floral 1.8 · Umami 1.5 · Earthy 1.4 · Bitterness 0.7 · Salinity 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 3 sponge cake layers (9-inch)
- 2 cups pastry cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 cups whipped heavy cream
- 14 oz green marzipan
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 pink marzipan rose for decoration
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 375.3 kcal, 8.7 g protein, 21.4 g fat, 40 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Layer sponge cake with raspberry jam and a thick coating of pastry cream between each tier.
- Dome the final layer generously with whipped cream so it forms a smooth rounded shape.
- Drape a thin sheet of rolled green marzipan over the entire cake, trim the edges, and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Top with a small marzipan rose.
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