Got some overripe bananas? Don’t make banana bread, make banana muffins! My banana muffins are made with the batter of a Danish banankage (banana cake), which is basically the Danish …
Baking Recipes - Bread & Pastries
Here are some of my favorite recipes for pastries and bread. From timeless classics like chocolate chip cookies and airy sponge cakes to fun new creations, there’s something to delight every sweet tooth.
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Apple crumble is one of those cozy desserts that I just can’t get enough of, especially during winter and fall, when it’s cold outside. My recipe has almond paste, which …
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There’s something truly cozy and very nostalgic about pebernødder (translates to pepper nuts), a kind of spice cookies that we eat throughout the holiday season in Denmark. In Denmark, pebernødder is usually …
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I got this recipe from Becca and Ben, founders of Lumineux Chocolate in Greeenville, SC, and I’m telling you, this recipe is the only cookie recipe you will ever need. …
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The Danish Hindbærsnitte is a classic and popular pastry in Denmark. The name “hindbærsnitte” translates to “raspberry slice”, and the pastry is best described as a sandwich made from two …
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Drømmekage (dream cake) is a popular cake in Denmark, and when you’ve had your first bite of this delicious golden cake topped with caramelized coconut, I’m sure you will agree …
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Danish vandbakkelser are a kind of cream puffs similar to éclairs or profiteroles. While growing up, I always thought of vandbakkelser as something truly Danish. It wasn’t until I grew …
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Burmese Tea Cakes (Bamar Kate Mote) are a traditional snack from Myanmar. The small cakes are often enjoyed with tea and served, when people gather to chat and enjoy each …
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In Denmark, koldskål is a beloved summer dish, and no koldskål is complete without kammerjunkere. Once you’ve tasted homemade kammerjunkere, it’s hard to go back to the store-bought version, because …
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In Sweden, Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday) used to mark the last day before Lent – the Christian fasting period – so this was the day to binge eat, and the …
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Shrovetide, also known as “Fastelavn” in Denmark, is a traditional celebration that takes place in the days leading up to Lent. While Fastelavn was originally a religious holiday, it has …
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Lussekatter are Swedish saffron buns, eaten throughout December, and especially on Saint Lucia’s Day on December 13. The bright yellow color makes them a staple of the season. Saint Lucia …