princess cake en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Swedish prinsesstårta.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A Swedish layer cake with layers of airy sponge, pastry cream, and whipped cream, covered in usually green marzipan.
But as a product of the European country with the highest rating for gender equality between men and women, princess cake is more subversive than its smooth marzipan surface might suggest. […] Princess cake went on to become the iconic Swedish dessert, one served at birthdays, graduations and office parties.
2025 July 12, Lois Beckett, “It’s sexy! It’s Swedish! It’s everywhere! How princess cake conquered America”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| princess cakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |