Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 unit

eggs

1 cup

sugar

1 cup

sugar additional

0.33 cup

potato flour

0.33 cup

flour

1 tsp

baking powder

2 tsp

vanilla

2 unit

egg yolks

1 unit

gelatin

1 cup

cold water

1 cup

heavy cream

8 unit

almond paste

1 cup

confectioners' sugar

3 dash

green food coloring

1 tbsp

egg white

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2
~5 min

In a bowl, beat eggs and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3
~5 min

Sift together potato flour, flour, and baking powder.

Step 4
~5 min

Add vanilla to the egg mixture and gently fold in the flour mixture.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6
~5 min

Let cool in pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7
~5 min

In a bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until light.

Step 8
~5 min

Soften gelatin in cold water, then dissolve over hot water.

Step 9
~5 min

Add gelatin and vanilla to the yolk mixture.

Step 10
~5 min

Fold in whipped heavy cream.

Step 11
~5 min

Spread one cake layer with cream filling, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides with remaining cream.

Step 12
~5 min

For the marzipan, combine almond paste, confectioners' sugar, green food coloring, and egg white until smooth.

Step 13
~5 min

Form into a ball, dust with confectioners' sugar, and wrap in wax paper. Chill for 1 hour.

Step 14
~5 min

Roll out marzipan into a 15-inch circle.

Step 15
~5 min

Carefully place marzipan over the cake, remove the wax paper, and press against the sides.

Step 16
~5 min

Trim excess marzipan and dust the top with confectioners' sugar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the cake thoroughly before serving for best flavor and texture.

Use high-quality almond paste for the best marzipan.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Cake layers and marzipan can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sweden

Cultural Significance

Traditional cake for celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Wedding
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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