Step 1 of 7
Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake
Beat together the sugar, vanilla and softened butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks. Add the flour and baking powder and knead into a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Make the almond filling: process the almonds and brown sugar together in a food processor until the almonds are finely ground. Stir in the melted butter, eggs, brandy/cognac and almond extract if using.
Step 3
Line the bottom of a cake tin with parchment and grease the sides. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 4
Cut ⅔ of the chilled dough into slices and press into the base and 2–3cm up the sides of the tin until even.
Step 5
Spread the almond filling evenly over the dough base.
Step 6
Roll out the remaining dough and cut into long strips. Lay over the filling in a lattice grid pattern. Brush the lattice with beaten egg.
Step 7
Bake for about 45 minutes until the pastry is deep golden-brown. The almond filling will remain soft.
