Princess Cake (Prinsesstarta)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Princess cake is a tall Swedish dome of vanilla sponge layered with raspberry jam, pastry cream and a mound of whipped cream, all wrapped in smooth green marzipan. It is a showpiece for birthdays. Makes 1 8-inch dome cake in about 6 hr.

Prep 90 min

Cook 30 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 6 hr

Yield 1 8-inch dome cake

Ingredients

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8-inch dome cake

4 (200 g)eggs, room temperature
⅔ cup (125 g)granulated sugar, for the sponge
⅔ cup (75 g)all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (40 g)potato starch or cornstarch
¾ tsp (3 g)baking powder
1 ⅔ cups (400 ml)whole milk
4 (72 g)egg yolks
6 tbsp (80 g)granulated sugar, for the pastry cream
3 ½ tbsp (30 g)cornstarch
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract, for the pastry cream
1 ½ tbsp (20 g)unsalted butter
⅓ cup (120 g)raspberry jam, seedless
3 cups (700 ml)heavy cream, cold
¼ cup (30 g)powdered sugar, for the filling
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract, for the filling
16 oz (450 g)marzipan, at room temperature
1 pinchgreen gel food coloring
⅓ cup (40 g)powdered sugar, for rolling and dusting, for the marzipan

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan.
Beat the eggs and sugar on high for 8 to 10 minutes until pale, thick and tripled, so a ribbon stays on the surface. Sift the flour, starch and baking powder over and fold in gently in two additions.
Pour into the pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden and springy. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then on a rack. Cool completely, and cut into 3 layers.
Pastry cream: whisk the yolks, sugar and cornstarch. Heat the milk to steaming, whisk into the yolks, return to the pan and cook, whisking, until it bubbles for 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Press plastic on the surface and chill completely.
Whip 400 ml of the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla to soft stiff peaks. Whip the remaining cream separately only to soft peaks for the dome.
Set the bottom layer on a plate and spread with the jam, then half the pastry cream. Add the second layer, the rest of the pastry cream, then the third layer. Mound all the whipped cream over the top and sides, shaping a high dome. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Knead the marzipan with the green coloring until even. Roll on powdered sugar to a 14-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
Drape the marzipan over the dome, smooth gently from the top down and trim the excess at the base. Dust lightly with powdered sugar. Chill at least 3 hours before serving, cut with a hot knife.

Tips

Beat the eggs well, the sponge has no other leavening to speak of.
Chill the pastry cream completely before layering.
Roll the marzipan between sheets of parchment dusted with powdered sugar if it sticks.
Cook the pastry cream until it bubbles so the yolks pass 160 F (71 C). Keep this cream-filled cake refrigerated.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make princess cake (prinsesstarta)?

Plan on 90 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 1 8-inch dome cake.

How should I store princess cake (prinsesstarta)?

Keep refrigerated up to 3 days.

Can I make princess cake (prinsesstarta) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract, for the pastry cream (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

579 Calories / serving

34.8g Fat

59.6g Carbs

9.3g Protein

46.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~579 cal · 35g fat · 60g carbs · 9g protein · 47g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.