Fyrstekake Norwegian Royalty Cake

Fyrstekake (Royalty Cake) (above) is a traditional Norwegian cake. Everybody in Norway is familiar with it since it has been a favorite for years. My grandma used to send this cake to me for my birthdays. This cake is sure to please anyone who loves delicious desserts.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons milk 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder
Preparation: Blend sugar and butter, until light cream color. Mix in egg yolk and milk Mix flour and baking powder in separate bowl Add gradually to mixture. Roll out 2/3 of the dough and cover bottom of a round spring form (a cake pan where the sides can be removed). Filling: 1/2 cup confectioners sugar/powdered sugar 1-1/4 cup ground almonds 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 egg lightly beaten 3-4 teaspoons water Blend above ingredients. Spread over dough in the spring form pan. Roll thin remainder of dough. Cut into 1/2" strips and create a lattice pattern over the filling. Bake in moderate oven at 300-350° F. (150-180° C.) for circa 45 minutes. In Norway, the whole cake is placed on the table and the guests serve themselves.
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