Fyrstekake – Norwegian Prince Cake

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Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Mix in the egg yolks.

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

4. 4

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

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   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).

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

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

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   ▢ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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    ▢ Gently brush the dough with egg wash.

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    ▢ Bake for about 45 minutes.

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

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