I’m really happy with how it turned out! I could have added a bit more filling, but I was worried it would be too tall for the box since I had to transport it. Next time, I’ll let the cake rest a bit longer so the sponge can absorb more of the filling.
This is a dream technical bake for me! So gorgeous and looks super yummy. Enjoy it in good health!
@Cass
I do think it’s fallen out of a favor a bit but I appreciate the sentiment, especially these days! Love your username by the way 
Stevie said:
Looks great, I think the optional jam layer makes it so much better though.
I’ve never had this cake with a jam layer, but I found some recipes which included it. I might try it next time.
Zane said:
This is a dream technical bake for me! So gorgeous and looks super yummy. Enjoy it in good health!
Thank you very much!
Zane said:
This is a dream technical bake for me! So gorgeous and looks super yummy. Enjoy it in good health!
Thank you very much!
I was telling my husband about this bake and how I wanted to try it soon and after seeing your pics he hurriedly reminded me of his upcoming travel dates hahahah. You influence!!
@Zane
Haha 
I wish you good luck!
@Torrance
Now you’ve really piqued my interest 
Swede here, that is in fact a Prinsesstårta.
Pro-tip, you can cut out a shape in paper (we favor crowns) and place it on the cake before dusting it with sugar. After removal, it leaves a personalized touch for the occasion.
Quinby said:
@Roan
The version of Prinsesstarta (which is what I learned it was called as an English speaker) had a different layering.
Can it vary?
I had to look up a translation, where I live we call it translated ‘swedish torte’.
Quinby said:
@Roan
The version of Prinsesstarta (which is what I learned it was called as an English speaker) had a different layering.
Can it vary?
I am just a Swedish baker with like 15 years of experience and thousands upon thousands of prinsesstårtor made… So take this with a grain of salt…
Yes. It can vary. If you stick with the original, there is no jam in it. Jam means it’s a Operatårta (Opera cake). But usually they put jam in it these days. And different regions have different types of jam. (some use apple filling… what the actual hell)
For me it’s cake-custard-cake-pastry cream-cream-cake-cream-marzipan. Dome is shaped on the top pastry cream and cream layer with just a thin layer of cream to make the marzipan stick.
Quinby said:
@Tatum
Heehee… “just”.
You’re describing the layering I’m familiar with. Ty!
To be fair, it’s the only cake I like… Mostly because it’s the least amount of cake. LOL
Huge dollop of pastry cream. Pipe regular cream about it to build up a dome. Slap on the last piece of cake, smear cream on it. On with the marzipan and moderately gently mold it in your hands. Just imagine the pottery scene from Ghost.
That’s how I tried to describe the process to new workers. NOW DO 9 OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME!
@Roan
Thanks for the tip!
@Roan
It sure is, but it looks very dry to me. Not sure if that’s cream, but if it is, it should not be that heavily whipped. But still a good first effort for sure!
Looks great! I just had my first one on Thursday, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Jesse said:
Looks great! I just had my first one on Thursday, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Oh great! I baked it for some family members who’ve never had it before and was relieved they liked it.
Crosby said:
Aww, I love this! Reminded me of when I made this cake for my daughter when she turned 16. I put a real pink rose in the center on top after I dusted with powdered sugar. She loved it!
That sounds very pretty.
Ooh I never saw a princess cake with a braided bottom. Looks lovely.
Wynn said:
Ooh I never saw a princess cake with a braided bottom. Looks lovely.
Thank you. It was actually a last-minute decision. I had leftover marzipan and had to hide the bottom, as the finish didn’t look good. I was surprised it worked that well. I would have rolled the marzipan a bit thinner, but it started to break. But I think it works well with the bigger strands.
This is so beautiful, you should be very proud! 