Princesse Totale : Un Gâteau Magique pour vos Moments Doux

Total Princess: A Magical Cake for your Sweet Moments

Total Princess Cake: The Sweet Elegance of Fika

Discover the timeless charm of the Princesse Totale cake, the perfect symbol of Swedish fika. With its pale green marzipan, fruity jam and two layers of creamy cream, this classic dessert is a true delight for the senses.

Ingredients for a 15 cm diameter round mold:

For the sponge cake:

  • Eggs: 3
  • Cane sugar: 70 g
  • Flour: 70 g
  • Milk: 10 ml
  • Butter (unsalted): 20 g

For the custard:

  • Milk: 120 ml
  • Cane sugar: 15 g
  • Flour: 5 g

For decoration:

  • Jam (raspberry or strawberry): approximately 60 g
  • Crème fraîche: 150 ml
  • Cane sugar: 4 g
  • Zippan (almond paste): 85 g
  • Icing sugar: 30 g
  • Butter (unsalted): 25 g
  • Green food coloring (matcha powder, indigo or other): a very small amount
  • Fresh fruits (raspberries, strawberries, etc.): your choice

Preliminary preparations:

  1. Remove the Roman zippan (almond paste) from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the oven to 170°C and prepare your sponge cake mold by placing a sheet of baking paper in it.

Preparation steps:

1. Preparation of the sponge cake:

  1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar over a bain-marie until the mixture reaches body temperature and triples in volume.
  2. Gently incorporate the sifted flour using a spatula, then add the previously warmed milk and butter. Mix until you obtain a glossy texture.
  3. Pour the mixture into the mold and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Once cooked, unmold the sponge cake and let it cool on a rack.

2. Preparation of the custard:

  1. Heat the milk over low heat until simmering, then remove from the heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar and flour until you get a whitish texture. Gradually add the hot milk.
  3. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens and becomes glossy. Let cool in the refrigerator.

3. Preparation of the almond paste (zippan):

  1. Add the butter to the almond paste and mix by hand until you get a smooth texture.
  2. Gradually add the icing sugar, then add the green food coloring.
  3. Roll out the almond paste on a baking sheet to a layer large enough to cover the cake. Place in the refrigerator to harden slightly.

4. Assembly:

  1. Cut the cooled sponge cake into three horizontal layers.
  2. On the first layer, spread a thin layer of custard and crème fraîche. Add a second layer of sponge cake.
  3. On this second layer, spread jam and crème fraîche. Place the last layer of sponge cake.
  4. Cover the entire cake with a thick layer of crème fraîche, then gently wrap it in rolled out almond paste. Trim off the excess and add a ribbon to complete the presentation.

A gourmet journey with the Total Princess cake
Discover the elegance and sweetness of our "Princesse Totale" cake, a unique creation combining a soft sponge cake, a velvety custard and a delicately green-tinted almond paste. Flavored with jam and decorated with fresh fruit, this dessert is perfect to enhance your Fika moments, the Swedish coffee break. Let yourself be seduced by this exceptional recipe and explore our exclusive selection of artisanal utensils and ingredients to recreate this masterpiece at home. Visit Minocraft.com and transform every sweet moment into an unforgettable experience.

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