Best 4 Princess Dianas Cake Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, "Princess Diana's Cake" stands as a timeless classic, a testament to the enduring legacy of the beloved Princess of Wales. This delectable confection, often referred to as the "Chelsea Bun Cake", has captured the hearts and taste buds of countless individuals with its tantalizing allure. Its origins can be traced back to the kitchens of Kensington Palace, where it was enjoyed by the royal family and their distinguished guests. Today, this majestic cake continues to grace tables and delight palates, whether it be for celebratory occasions or as a comforting treat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PRINCESS DIANA'S WEDDING CAKE



Princess Diana's Wedding Cake image

I can't attest to the authenticity of this recipe, but I can attest to the fact that this cake is absolutely wonderful! This recipe was originally featured in several magazines shortly after the marraige of Prince Charles and Diana in 1981. According to the article, there were 27 cakes featured at the reception and this was one...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 c oil
3 eggs, well beaten (use mixer)
1 3/4 c granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 can(s) crushed pineapple with juice (8 ounce size)
1 1/2 c chopped bananas
1 c chopped apples, peeled and cored
3/4 c flaked coconut
3/4 c chopped nuts
WEDDDING CAKE FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese (8 ounce size)
1/4 c oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 baking dish.
  • 2. In large bowl, mix together oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Sift the dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 48 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool cake completely and frost with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

PRINCESS DIANA'S CAKE



Princess Diana's Cake image

Okay, so this will not yield the orginal 5 tiers that the Princess had on her Wedding Day... but if you'd like to try a little slice of nostalgia from 1981, this CopyKat will not disappoint you.

Provided by kelycarter_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9 X 13 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces crushed pineapple, with juice
1 1/2 cups bananas, chopped
1 cup apple, peeled & chopped
3/4 cup coconut
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Grease and flour the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Mix together the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Sift the dry ingredients; add to mixture. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Bake at 350' for 45 - 50 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean).
  • Frosting:
  • Beat oil and vanilla extract into cream cheese.
  • Add powdered sugar.
  • Beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9110.7, Fat 523.8, SaturatedFat 145.9, Cholesterol 884, Sodium 2181.9, Carbohydrate 1065.5, Fiber 36.4, Sugar 785.9, Protein 86.7

PRINCESS DIANA'S BIRTHDAY CAKE



Princess Diana's Birthday Cake image

This recipe appeared in the February 1988 issue of Woman's Day magazine and was reprinted in our local paper today. According to the article, "Diana had a special fondness for this cake because it was served at her childhood birthday parties." The baked layers can be wrapped and refrigerated up to three days or frozen up to three months. Unwrap and bring to room temperature before assembling. Completed cake can be refrigerated up to four hours before serving.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, mixed with
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 pints strawberries, rinsed,hulled and sliced (about 12 ounces each, reserve some for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • To make cake: Grease bottom and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round layer-cake pans.
  • Line bottoms with parchment or waxed paper; grease paper.
  • Add granulated sugar to each pan, tilt to coat bottom and sides; shake out excess.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until pale, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating about 2 minutes (or more, as needed) until mixture is thick, tripled in volume and forms a slowly dissolving ribbon when beaters are lifted.
  • Working quickly, stir in water and vanilla.
  • Fold in flour mixture just until completely blended.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes until tops are lightly browned and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on rack 10 minutes.
  • Run thin-bladed knife between sides of pans and cakes to loosen.
  • Invert pans on rack; peel off paper and cool completely.
  • To make filling: Beat cream and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.
  • Gradually beat in sugar until cream is of spreading consistency.
  • To assemble: Slice each layer in half horizontally, using a long serrated knife.
  • Place one layer on serving plate, spread with 1 cup whipped cream, top with one-third of the sliced berries.
  • Repeat with two more layers.
  • Place remaining layer on top; spread remaining cream over sides and top.
  • Garnish with reserved berries.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PRINCESS CAKE



Princess Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces melted butter
Cream Filling, recipe follows
Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Simple Syrup, recipe follows
8 ounces raspberry jam
Marzipan Dome, recipe follows
2 cups milk
1 split vanilla bean
2 eggs
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch salt
5 cups heavy cream
10 tablespoons sugar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 pounds marzipan
Green food coloring
Confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Whip the egg yolks until they are pale yellow and doubled in volume. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, gradually adding the sugar until the foam becomes stiff. Fold half of the whipped egg whites into the yolks. Fold in the remaining egg whites thoroughly, until uniform in color. In 4 batches, fold in the sifted flour and the baking powder then the butter.
  • Immediately pour the batter into two 10-inch greased cake pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven F for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool on a rack. After they've cooled, run the tip of a knife around the edge of the cakes to loosen them from the pans and remove. Using a long serrated knife, slice both cakes into 1/2-inch thick disks. Only 3 will be needed, reserve the rest for future use.
  • Place a 10-inch springform pan without a bottom on a 12-inch cakeboard. Place 1 layer of the sponge cake on the bottom, and generously brush with the syrup. Spread the jam evenly over the syrup and place a second layer of sponge cake on top of the jam. Brush with syrup and spread the prepared cream on this layer. Top with a third layer of sponge cake and again, brush with the syrup. Using your hands, press lightly on the cake to ensure cake is level. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove the springform mold from the cake and generously frost the sides with the reserved Whipped Cream. Pour the remaining Whipped Cream directly on the center of the top of the cake and using a spatula, make a mound, working from the center out. The height of the Whipped Cream should be approximately 1 1/2-inches in the center and about 1/2-inch on the edges.
  • Dust a work surface again with confectioners' sugar and roll the light green marzipan to a 1/10-inch thick circle, using as much confectioners' sugar as necessary during rolling to prevent the marzipan from sticking to the work surface. When you're finished rolling, marzipan should be stretched enough to cover the entire cake and sides. Roll marzipan on rolling pin and gently lay it down on top of the cake, smoothing out the dome and lightly pressing on the bottom edges of the cake to form a perfect dome. Decorate with leftover marzipan, making a braided border on the edge of the cake or simply dust the entire cake with confectioners' sugar.
  • Bring the milk and vanilla bean to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to infuse. Remove vanilla bean. Whisk the eggs, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Add half of the milk into the bowl containing the eggs, whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the saucepan containing the remaining milk, whisking over moderate heat. Continue whisking until the mixture is thickened and begins to simmer. Allow cream filling to simmer, whisking for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer into another bowl, cover and allow to cool completely.
  • Whisk heavy cream with sugar until it is firm and holds its shape, being careful not to over whip. Fold one-fifth of the cream into the cooled pastry cream and refrigerate, covered, until chilled (approximately 1 hour). Reserve the remaining whipped cream in the refrigerator, covered.
  • Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Color a walnut size piece of marzipan with the green food coloring until the marzipan is deep green. Reserve. Using a sifter or a fine mesh strainer, dust a scrupulously clean work surface with confectioners' sugar. Tear off a pea-sized piece of green marzipan and knead it with the remaining marzipan until it is uniform in color. Add additional pieces from the green marzipan until it achieves a light green color (it should be the color of a Granny Smith apple). Discard the leftover deep green marzipan.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Princess Diana's cake recipes are quite detailed, so it's important to follow them carefully. Don't skip any steps or ingredients, as this could affect the final outcome of the cake.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste and texture of your cake. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the cake. Also, avoid opening the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or decorating the cake, let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a beautiful and delicious Princess Diana cake that will be enjoyed by all. These recipes offer a variety of flavors and styles to choose from, so you're sure to find one that suits your taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes will guide you through the process and help you create a truly special cake fit for a princess.

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