Fyrstekake (Norwegian prince cake)
A rich almond filling baked in a crisp pastry case under a neat lattice, cut into thin slices.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.38 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour, butter, icing sugar and salt to fine crumbs. Mix in the 1 beaten egg to a soft dough, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Roll out two thirds of the pastry and line a 23 cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Prick the base. Keep the rest for the lattice.
- 3
Beat the ground almonds, caster sugar, 2 eggs, milk and almond extract to a thick, spreadable paste.
- 4
Spread the filling into the pastry case. Roll the remaining pastry, cut into strips and lay them over in a lattice, pressing the ends into the edge.
- 5
Brush the lattice with beaten egg. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until deep golden.
38 min 20 s - 6
Cool in the tin completely before slicing. It keeps well for several days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
