Here, you can find a variety of cookie, cake, and bread recipes, including some traditional Swedish and Nordic recipes, perfect for Fika ( Swedish Coffee Break) . I’ll also share family favorites and some recipes inspired by life in Scandinavia. Happy baking!
Swedish kladdkaka is the chocolate cake that appears at almost every fika, and one of the first cakes Swedish children learn to bake. This sticky, gooey chocolate cake is a Swedish classic that uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, and it’s nearly impossible to mess up. My version uses brown sugar…
This easy Viking bread recipe requires just three ingredients, rye flour or whole wheat flour, water, and salt. This is a recipe for flatbreads, so no leavening agent is needed, and they cook really quickly! It’s the perfect recipe for making with kids, on camping trips, or when cooking over an open fire, but equally…
This Swedish classic lies close to my heart, and not only because it’s wonderfully soft, super chocolatey, and so easy to make. It’s a cake I’ve made countless times with our oldest daughter, which makes it extra special! I’ll share our favorite kärleksmums recipe below, as well as our secret to making them irresistible. I…
The first of Advent has come at lightning speed this year, and this Saffron Basque Cheesecake is one of those quick-to-whip-together recipes that results in a luxurious and creamy Christmas cheesecake to impress! If you’ve never tasted a burnt Basque cheesecake, you’re in for a treat! It’s creamy and sweet, with all the deliciousness of a…
Swedish Christmas Toffee, or Knäck as it’s called here in Sweden, has a rich, buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with Saffron. Saffron is added to many sweet and savory dishes during the Nordic holiday season to add a touch of luxury. This toffee is made using simple ingredients and is sweet, chewy, and makes a…
The Swedish Oven Pancake has a fluffy texture that is just so warm and comforting that it has become one of our favorite pancake recipes. It’s easy to make, and in Sweden, it’s a dish that’s served any time of the day, not just for breakfast! It suits a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit…
As the Christmas season approaches, you’ll find these golden yellow Swedish Saffron Cookies everywhere in Sweden. Though not originally a traditional Swedish recipe, they’ve become a beloved part of the Christmas season. They’re buttery, crumbly, and slightly sweet, and make a beautiful and delicious Christmas cookie that can, of course, be enjoyed any time of the year! Saffron and Sweden Saffron is popular…
Swedish Chocolate balls, a beloved Swedish classic found in every coffee shop, are among the most popular sweet treats in Sweden and the easiest treat to make at home! Made using simple ingredients, Swedish Chokladbollar are often the first thing a Swedish child learns to make, and this is a great recipe to start with. You might also enjoy our family recipe…
Three simple ingredients, real butter, brown sugar, and whole wheat flour, combine to make buttery whole wheat shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth. And they’re lower on the glycemic index than cookies made with all-purpose flour, which makes me love them even more! I literally did a happy dance right there in the kitchen…
These salted lemon shortbread cookies are divine! Sweet, buttery shortbread infused with fresh lemon zest and topped with a sprinkle of salt – I can’t get enough! Lemon lovers, let me know what you think in the comments below! These cookies are inspired by Swedish people’s love of strangely salty foods. Salted chocolate and even…
Buttery and sweet with warm gingerbread spices, these Gingerbread Shortbread Cookies are so delicious and incredibly easy to make! They come together in minutes and make simple melt-in-your-mouth cookies. The dough can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, so you can easily offer freshly baked cookies to unexpected guests this holiday…
If you make a lot of gingerbread recipes during the holiday season, then you’ll find it useful to have your own gingerbread spice mix ready to go in your spice cabinet! Here’s a simple spice mixture that I like to add to baked goods and all things gingerbread. Please let me know in the comments…
