Äpplekaka: Swedish Apple Cake

Äpplekaka: Swedish Apple Cake

Äpplekaka means Apple Cake in Swedish, and it is so simple to make. Just prepare the batter, add some apples, bake, and voila! You have the perfect autumnal snacking cake. Swedish Origins  I originally got this recipe from my Swedish grandmother. Although I don’t recall Read More

Kanelgifflar: Swedish Cinnamon Crescents

Kanelgifflar: Swedish Cinnamon Crescents

Kanelgifflar: Swedish Cinnamon Crescents are sweet, cinnamony, and slightly sticky.  Karlsbaderdeg For this recipe I have changed out the usual bun dough I use, called vetedeg in Swedish, for karlsbaderdeg. This dough, karlsbad dough in english, is richer than vetedeg. It has more butter, eggs, Read More

Västerbottenpaj: Swedish Cheese Quiche

Västerbottenpaj: Swedish Cheese Quiche

Every August across Sweden, people celebrate crayfish season with crayfish (duh), snaps (akvavit/aquavit), snapsvisor (Swedish drinking songs) and the best pie you’ve never heard of: Västerbottenpaj, Swedish Cheese Quiche. Kräftskiva  Kräftskiva, Swedish for crayfish party,  are parties held throughout the country every August. Outdoor tables Read More

Midsommartårta

Midsommartårta

Midsommartårta is a classic Swedish cake served on Midsommar. Midsommar, or midsummer in English (who could have guessed that), is a hugely popular and important holiday in Sweden. Origin of Midsommar Swedish Midsummer marks the arrival of the summer solstice, usually falling on the weekend Read More

Ramson Rolls

Ramson Rolls

Hey my dudes! Ramson season is here!!! This year I am celebrating the onset of the true Swedish Spring and its bounty with Ramson Rolls. They’re garlicky, they’re buttery, they’re freakin delicious is what they are! But what is Ramson? Ramson is a plant that Read More

Kladdkaka

Kladdkaka

Hey my dudes!  Let’s talk about Kladdkaka, the beloved Swedish chocolate cake that keep you coming back for more. Kladdkaka has been around for a few decades, although its exact origins and inventor remain unknown. It gained popularity in the 1970s and has since become Read More

Chokladbiskvier

Chokladbiskvier

Hey my dudes! If you’re a fan of almond and chocolate then you definitely need to try chokladbiskvier!  Chokladbiskvier are believed to have originated in Sweden, but the exact date of their creation is unknown. They have been around for at least a few decades Read More

Rabarberbullar: Swedish Rhubarb Buns

Rabarberbullar: Swedish Rhubarb Buns

Hey my dudes! If you love a good pastry, then you’re going to want to try Swedish Rhubarb Buns, or Rabarberbullar as they’re called in Sweden. These delicious buns are filled with tart poached rhubarb and a creamy vanilla pastry cream. They’re the perfect treat Read More

Tips and Tricks for Swedish Cardamom Buns 

Tips and Tricks for Swedish Cardamom Buns 

Hey my dudes! I’ve been getting a lot of questions from friends and followers lately so today I’ll be sharing my tips and tricks for Swedish cardamom buns. I’ll be covering how to freeze your unbaked buns, how to defrost them, my favorite way to Read More

Kardemummabullar – Swedish Cardamom Buns 

Kardemummabullar – Swedish Cardamom Buns 

If you’re a fan of cinnamon rolls, you have to try Swedish Cardamom Buns, or as they are called in Sweden, kardemummabullar. These buns are soft and fluffy, aromatic and sweet, and just the best with a cup of coffee or tea.  Kardemummabullar Cardamom buns, Read More