Otherby TheMealDBFyrstekake – Norwegian Prince CakeKeep screen onSaveShareIngredients3/4 cup Granulated Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract2/3 Cup Butter4 Egg Yolks2 cups Flour1 teaspoon Baking Powder1 1/2 cups Almonds3/4 cup Brown Sugar2 tbsp Melted Butter2 medium Egg2 tablespoons Brandy5 drops Almond Extract1 EggStepsStep-by-step0 of 14 done1Crust2Mix 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.3Pack the dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.4Almond filling5Run 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).6Stir in the butter, egg, cognac and/or almond extract (if using).7Assembly8Line the bottom of your cake form with baking paper and grease the sides of the form.9Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).10Cut 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.11Scoop the almond filling on top of the crust, spreading it evenly across the cake form.12Roll 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.13Gently brush the dough with egg wash.14Bake for about 45 minutes. The top of the cake should be golden brown while the almond filling will remain soft.Source: TheMealDB
