Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake
“Discover the joy of making Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake at home. This 45-minute norwegian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake at home. This 45-minute norwegian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake is a beloved Norwegian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake
📝 Ingredients
- •3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- •1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- •2/3 Cup Butter
- •4 Egg Yolks
- •2 cups Flour
- •1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- •1 1/2 cups Almonds
- •3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- •2 tbsp Melted Butter
- •2 medium Egg
- •2 tablespoons Brandy
- •5 drops Almond Extract
- •1 Egg
👨🍳 Instructions
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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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Roll out of the rest of the dough and slice into long strips. Lay the strips of dough across the cake in a grid. Don't worry of the strips break – simply press them back together on the cake.
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Gently brush the dough with egg wash.
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Bake for about 45 minutes. The top of the cake should be golden brown while the almond filling will remain soft.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake at home. This 45-minute norwegian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Granulated Sugar
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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