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Prinsesstårta — traditional dish from Stockholm, Sweden
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾54gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs 🥜 Nuts

Prinsesstårta

How to order / say it
Say it Prinsesstårta — [PRIN-sess-TORE-tah]
Order I'd like a slice of prinsesstårta, please.
Locally Jag vill ha en bit prinsesstårta, tack.
Say locally

A dome-shaped cake with layers of sponge, jam, and cream, covered with marzipan.

Why try it?

An emblem of Swedish baking, prinsesstårta highlights the country's prowess in confectionery, often featured in celebrations like birthdays.

How it tastes

Sweet and creamy with a fluffy sponge, the marzipan adds a slight nuttiness that complements the layers perfectly.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Created in the 1920s for Swedish royalty, it gained popularity for its beautiful design and delicious taste, becoming a national favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g sponge cake
  • 🍯 50 g raspberry jam
  • 🥛 100 g vanilla custard
  • 🥛 150 g whipped cream
  • 🥜 200 g marzipan

Method

  1. 1 Whip cream and set aside.
  2. 2 Layer cake with jam, custard, and cream.
  3. 3 Shape into a dome and cover with marzipan.
  4. 4 Chill before serving.

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