Marsipankake (Norwegian, "marzipan cake"), also known as marzipan princess cake or hvit dame ("white lady"), is a dessert from Norway featuring layers of sponge cake, vanilla cream, various puddings, jams, and other additives before being topped in a layer of marzipan.[1][2]
 Marsipankake filled with vanilla cream and strawberry jam | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Norway |
| Main ingredients | Marzipan |
| Ingredients generally used | Sponge cake, vanilla cream, raspberry jam |
History
The name of the cake was coined by the German Kaiser Wilhelm II on a trip to Bergen. During his visits, he would be served marsipankake, in which he would respond with, "Ah, nochmal die weisse Dame," or, "Ah, again the white lady."[3] While originating in Bergen, the cake has since found its way to bakeries across Norway and other Scandinavian regions.