PRINCESS CAKE

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Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 34

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Ingredients

Ingredients:
FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP
o 1/4 cup granulated sugar
o 1/4 cup water
o 1/4 cup Armagnac (optional)
Bring granulated sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat, and stir in Armagnac if using. Let cool. (Syrup will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 month.)
FOR THE PASTRY CREAM
o 2 cups whole milk
o 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use
o Pinch of salt
o 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
o 3 large egg yolks
o 1/4 cup cornstarch
o 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) cold butter
Bring milk, vanilla seeds, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk yolks, cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar to combine.
When milk begins to boil, remove from heat. Slowly ladle half the milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
Pour mixture into saucepan, place over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened, about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat, and whisk in cold butter. Strain into a medium bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface, and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
FOR THE GENOISE
o Vegetable oil cooking spray
o 1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
o 6 tablespoons almond flour, toasted
o 1/2 teaspoon salt
o 6 large eggs
o 4 large egg yolks
o 1 cup granulated sugar
o 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, melted
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 2 rimmed baking sheets with butter, line each with parchment, then butter parchment.
Combine cake flour, almond flour, and salt in a medium bowl.
Whisk eggs, yolks, and granulated sugar in a mixer bowl set over a pot of simmering water until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm to the touch, ~ 2 minutes.
Attach bowl to mixer, and beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
Raise speed to high, and whisk until mixture is pale and thick, 4 - 5 minutes.

Steps:

Preparation: FOR THE GENOISE (Continued): Sift flour mixture over egg mixture, and gently fold. When almost incorporated, slowly add melted butter, and fold. Divide batter between baking sheets, spread evenly, and bake until golden brown and springy to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. Run a knife around edges of pans, and invert onto a clean surface; discard parchment. Using an 8-by-3-inch cake ring, cut out 4 circles. Choose the 3 thickest cake circles, and reserve the fourth for another use. ASSEMBLE THE CAKE Place the cake ring on a 9-inch cardboard circle. Place 1 cake circle in ring, and lightly brush top with syrup. Using a small offset spatula, spread jam on cake layer. Whisk 2 1/2 cups cream until stiff peaks form. Cover jam with 1/2 cup whipped cream. Top with another cake circle, and brush top with syrup. Cover this circle with pastry cream. Place final cake circle on top, pressing down gently, and brush top with syrup. Spoon remaining whipped cream over cake, and smooth. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Remove cake ring, coat sides w/cream. Refrigerate until cold ~ 30 min. ATTACH MARZIPAN Knead a golf-ball-size piece of marzipan with a couple of drops of blue food coloring, adding more drops as needed to reach desired color (this piece should be a few shades darker than the final). Knead half the colored marzipan into remaining marzipan until color is evenly distributed. (Add remaining half if needed to reach desired color.) On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll out marzipan to a 14-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Place a doily in the center of marzipan. With the rolling pin, slowly but firmly roll over doily to create an imprint. Gently remove doily. Place marzipan over cake, smooth sides, and trim bottom edges. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Hassan Sha

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This is the best princess cake I've ever had. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.

Kiru Mass

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is now my go-to for any special occasion.

Gavin Savert

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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and beautiful, but it's also delicious and easy to make.

KingJR theMusic

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I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.

Avere

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This cake is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.

Ahmad Zada

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I'm so impressed with this recipe. It's easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.

AMINA JANNAT

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This is the best princess cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.

Miranda Margalitadze

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is now my go-to for any special occasion.

Mr Azad

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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.

Manzi Justin

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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.

asin palster wale

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I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and beautiful.

Raj

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The frosting is sweet and creamy, but not too heavy. It's the perfect complement to the cake.

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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect texture for a birthday cake.

Riyaz Laghari

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I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.

Jakelin Carruyo

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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

Ibr Mr

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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake with no problems. It's so easy to follow the instructions and the cake turned out great.

Suzy Hadjirallis

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This cake is beautiful and delicious! I made it for my wedding and it was a huge hit. The guests raved about how moist and flavorful it was.

Munir Badar

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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Ashu Birr

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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was sweet and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion cake.

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