Princess Cake Recipe From Mary Berry

June 19, 2023 Post a Comment

Are you looking for a classic yet simple baking recipe to make a showstopping cake? Look no further than Mary Berry's Princess Cake! This classic cake is a popular choice for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. It is easy to make and the result is a light and fluffy sponge cake filled with a rich buttercream and jam layer, covered in a light and creamy icing and decorated with a beautiful pink marzipan rose.

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

225g (8oz) butter, softened
225g (8oz) caster sugar
4 large eggs
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
2 tablespoons milk

For the filling and topping:

150g (5oz) raspberry jam
500g (1lb 2oz) icing sugar
200g (7oz) butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
500g (1lb 2oz) marzipan
Pink food colouring

Instructions

Making the Sponge Cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm (8in) sandwich tins. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour and milk. Divide the mixture between the two sandwich tins and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until golden-brown and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Trim the tops of the cakes to level them if necessary.

Making the Filling and Topping

Spread the raspberry jam over one of the sponges, then sandwich the two sponges together. Beat the icing sugar, butter and milk together until light and fluffy. Spread over the top and sides of the cake to cover it completely. Roll out the marzipan to a circle large enough to cover the top of the cake and lay it over the top. Add a few drops of pink food colouring to the remaining marzipan and knead until evenly coloured. Roll out the coloured marzipan and cut out 12 rose petals and a small circle for the centre of the rose. Arrange the petals around the centre in a spiral shape and stick in place with a little water. Place the small circle in the centre to complete the rose.

Your showstopping princess cake is now ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

One slice of Mary Berry's Princess Cake contains approximately:

300 Calories
15g Fat
25g Carbohydrates
3g Protein

This cake is best enjoyed within a few days of baking. To store for longer, wrap the cake in clingfilm and keep in an airtight container in a cool place. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

This classic Princess Cake makes a great centrepiece for any special occasion. It's easy to make and is sure to impress your family and friends. So why not give Mary Berry's classic recipe a try and bake your own showstopping Princess Cake today!