Pastries and Parties
Nothing says June like strawberries, and my favorite way to eat them—besides plopping them directly into my mouth—is in a Strawberries and Cream Cake. I make this every single year for the Swedish holiday of Midsommar, and I just love it. The sweet fruitiness of Read More
Financier Cake with Salted Almonds really seems like a fancy kind of cake, huh? It sounds sophisticated and French. And it is. But it’s also really easy to make and truly so delicious. A long time ago, I worked at a bakery in San Francisco Read More
This recipe comes from my Swedish grandmother. It’s not actually Swedish, she found it in a magazine in the US many years ago, but she has been making them for years because they are so easy and good, great for brunch for a crowd. Ricotta Read More
Syskonkaka: Sibling Cake is not really a cake. It’s actually a bunch of buns all squished up next to each other like one big happy family. Each piece is filled with orange marmalade and coated in butter, sugar and almond. Get this and 23 more Read More
Saffransandkaka: Saffron Sand Cake is easy to make, festive and so delicious! Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Days of Christmas! Recipe Origin When brainstorming what recipes to do for Christmas this year a friend suggested sand cake. He had Read More
Chokladkola: Chocolate Caramels are rich, chewy, and chocolatey. They take a bit of work but are well worth the effort. Like all caramels they last several weeks at room temperature and so make an excellent gift. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in Read More
Knäck is a popular Swedish Christmas candy that is very similar to butterscotch or toffee. They are almost always made in little paper cups. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Days of Christmas! Caution As with all hot sugar syrups, Read More
Mandelmusslor: Almond Boats are almond flavored cookies that are shaped almost like a tart shell or little boat. They have a shortbread-like texture and are meant to be filled with lightly whipped cream and jam. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my Read More
Ambrosiakaka: Ambrosia Cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes! Not strictly for Christmas, I have served this many times in all different seasons and it’s always a hit. It has a tender crumb and is full of orange flavor. Get this and 23 more Read More
Vaniljfudge: Swedish Style Vanilla Fudge is almost creamy in texture. Its soft, very sweet, and delicious! Swedish Fudge vs. American Fudge I have found that Swedish style fudge is soft and creamy. American fudge, while also sweet and delicious, has a very different texture. It’s Read More