Soft, elegant, and quietly iconic — prinsesstårta is one of Sweden’s most beloved cakes, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into everything that makes it so special.
From its royal origins to becoming a global favourite, I’m sharing the story behind this beautiful green marzipan-covered cake, how it’s evolved over time, and why bakers around the world are falling in love with it.
And of course — I’ll walk you through the full recipe so you can recreate it at home.
Whether you’re new to Scandinavian baking or already deep into your fika era, this episode is your perfect guide to one of Sweden’s most elegant bakes.
In this episode of Flour & Fika, we explore the story, structure, and beauty of prinsesstårta — Sweden’s iconic princess cake.
You’ll learn:
👑 The history behind the cake and its royal connection
🇸🇪 Why it has its own day in Sweden (first Thursday in March!)
🌍 How it became a global baking favourite
✨ Modern variations and creative twists
🧁 Step-by-step breakdown of how to make it at home
Full Recipe for Princess Cake -
Raspberry Jam -
250 g raspberries
250 g jam sugar
Cook together for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until slightly thickened.
Let cool completely.
Vanilla Pastry Cream -
½ vanilla pod
250 ml (1 cup) cream
4 egg yolks
50 ml (¼ cup) sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
25 g (2 tbsp) butter
Heat cream with vanilla.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch.
Slowly add warm cream while whisking.
Return to heat and cook until thick.
Strain, then whisk in butter.
Chill completely.
Sponge Cake -
Bake at:
👉 175°C / 350°F
for ~40 minutes
Cool completely, then slice into 3 layers.
Layer as follows:
Sponge
Raspberry jam
Sponge
Vanilla custard
Sponge
Whip to soft peaks.
Spread over the cake, adding extra in the center to create a rounded dome shape.
Roll out to 3–4 mm thickness.
Carefully cover the cake and smooth it down.
Trim edges neatly.
If you make this cake, tag me — I LOVE seeing your creations!
📍 @bakedbyammna
Blog Recipe: https://blog.bakedbyammna.com/2026/03/19/princess-cake-swedish-pincesstarta/
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