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Fyrstekake ā€“ Norwegian Prince Cake
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Fyrstekake ā€“ Norwegian Prince Cake

Fyrstekake ā€“ Norwegian Prince Cake is a classic Norway dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Butter, Egg Yolks, Flour, Baking Powder, Almonds, Brown Sugar, Melted Butter, Egg, Brandy, Almond Extract and Egg, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Norway cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Authentic Norwegian Kransekake.

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Ingredients

  • Granulated Sugar3/4 cup
  • Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon
  • Butter2/3 Cup
  • Egg Yolks4
  • Flour2 cups
  • Baking Powder1 teaspoon
  • Almonds1 1/2 cups
  • Brown Sugar3/4 cup
  • Melted Butter2 tbsp
  • Egg2 medium
  • Brandy2 tablespoons
  • Almond Extract5 drops
  • Egg1

Step-by-Step Instructions

31 steps

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Step 1

Crust

Step 2

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Step 3šŸ„„ Mix

Mix together sugar, vanilla and butter until light and fluffy.

Step 4šŸ„„ Mix

Mix in the egg yolks.

Step 5

Add in the flour and baking powder and knead with hands until the dough is smooth.

Step 6

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Step 7ā±ļø 30 minutes

Pack the dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 8

Almond filling

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Step 10

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).

Step 11

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Step 12šŸ„„ Mix

Stir in the butter, egg, cognac and/or almond extract (if using).

Step 13

Assembly

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Step 15

Line the bottom of your cake form with baking paper and grease the sides of the form.

Step 16

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Step 17šŸ”„ Preheat

Preheat oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).

Step 18

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Step 19

Cut 2/3 of the crust dough into slices and press down into the cake form.

Step 20

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.

Step 21

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Step 22

Scoop the almond filling on top of the crust, spreading it evenly across the cake form.

Step 23

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Step 24šŸ”Ŗ Prep

Roll out of the rest of the dough and slice into long strips.

Step 25

Lay the strips of dough across the cake in a grid.

Step 26

Don't worry of the strips break ā€“ simply press them back together on the cake.

Step 27

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Step 28

Gently brush the dough with egg wash.

Step 29

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Step 30šŸ„§ Bakeā±ļø 45 minutes

Bake for about 45 minutes.

Step 31

The top of the cake should be golden brown while the almond filling will remain soft.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Fyrstekake ā€“ Norwegian Prince Cake carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38Ā°Cā€“42Ā°C / 100Ā°Fā€“108Ā°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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