Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake Recipe (Ready in 100 Min)

Almonds, brandy and almond extract come together in this Norwegian dessert — 100 minutes, 14 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 14 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and food processor. At involved difficulty across 14 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Crust
Mix together sugar, vanilla and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks. Add in the flour and baking powder and knead with hands until the dough is smooth.
Pack the dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Almond filling
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).
Stir in the butter, egg, cognac and/or almond extract (if using).
Assembly
Line the bottom of your cake form with baking paper and grease the sides of the form.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut 2/3 of the crust dough into slices and press down into the cake form. 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.
Scoop the almond filling on top of the crust, spreading it evenly across the cake form.
Roll out of the rest of the dough and slice into long strips. Lay the strips of dough across the cake in a grid. Don't worry of the strips break – simply press them back together on the cake.
Gently brush the dough with egg wash.
Bake for about 45 minutes. The top of the cake should be golden brown while the almond filling will remain soft.

You'll use: Oven · Food processor

Tips & common questions

How long does Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake take to make?

About 100 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 14 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of butter?

Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.