Princess cake

Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta in Swedish) is a traditional Swedish cake that is often served on special occasions, such as birthdays and weddings. The cake is known for its distinctive dome shape, and is traditionally covered with a layer of green marzipan, topped with a pink marzipan rose.

History

The Princess Cake was originally created by Swedish home economics teacher Jenny Åkerström, who taught the daughters of King Gustaf V of Sweden. The cake was named after the princesses, who were said to be particularly fond of it. The original recipe was published in Åkerström's cookbook, Prinsessornas Kokbok (The Princesses' Cookbook), in 1948.

Description

A traditional Princess Cake consists of a sponge cake base, which is then layered with vanilla custard and whipped cream. The cake is then covered with a layer of green marzipan, and topped with a pink marzipan rose. The green color of the marzipan is said to represent the color of the princesses' dresses, while the pink rose represents their femininity.

Variations

There are several variations of the Princess Cake. In Finland, for example, the cake is often covered with pink marzipan instead of green, and is known as Prinsessakakku. In Denmark, the cake is known as Prinsessekage, and is typically covered with white marzipan.

Popularity

The Princess Cake is particularly popular in Sweden, where it is often served on special occasions such as birthdays and weddings. The cake is also popular in other Scandinavian countries, and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.

See also

• Swedish cuisine
• Marzipan
• List of cakes