Prinsesstårta

An illustrated children’s book. Clara is a curious explorer. She enjoys living in the house in the countryside, where she can be close to nature and discover her surroundings. She lives there with her father and younger brother. Today they are going to visit her grandparents in the city. In this book, Clara learns more about the classic Swedish Princess Cake (prinsesstårta), one of Sweden’s most popular pastries and a staple at many birthday celebrations. A perfect book for parties and for those who love princesses or cakes.

The cake was created by home economics teacher Jenny Åkerström (1867–1957), who ran a school for girls in Östermalm, Stockholm, and wrote her own cookbooks. In The Princesses’ New Cookbook (1948), the recipe for the “green cake” can be found, which later came to be known as the Princess Cake. Jenny dedicated the books to her students, the three princesses Margaretha, Märtha, and Astrid. The princesses were said to be especially fond of the delicious green cake.

The ICONS book series combines creativity with learning. The books highlight iconic Swedish phenomena that are significant both in contemporary society and historically. They awaken the curious explorer within you.

Published in 2023 by Sofie Ullström, written in Swedish.