Layer Cakes

Each November 6th, Sweden celebrates Gustav Adolfs day, honoring King Gustav II Adolf with pastries, though there isn’t a set tradition for how they should look. Bakeries create various interpretations, and this is my version: a 4-layer delight featuring rich dark chocolate ganache, Cointreau-spiked white chocolate buttercream, and an Earl Grey panna cotta layer. Traditionally garnished with a chocolate seal bearing Gustav Adolf’s profile, it can be adapted for any celebration by swapping out the seal or choosing a different decoration. Create individual pastries or a square cake—perfect for all occasions! Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Theese 4-Layer PastriesMilk Chocolate Ganache with Almonds: milk chocolate, heavy cream, butter, chopped almondsJoconde Layers: almond flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butterCointreau Syrup: water, granulated sugar, CointreauDark Chocolate Ganache: dark chocolate, heavy cream, butterWhite Chocolate and Cointreau Buttercream: white chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, CointreauEarl Grey Panna Cotta: heavy cream, Earl Grey…