Monkey Bread

So this is a yummy sweet bread that is baked during the fall in North America. A monkey bread is basically a sweet bread, made into small bite sizes pieces, covered in cinnamon and sugar and then out altogether into a bundt pan and baked. The best part of this bread is that its made in small bites and it becomes a pull-apart bread, so … Continue reading Monkey Bread

Cardamom Buns

In Sweden the cinnamon bun is a HUGE deal .. and just like the spice cinnamon , cardamom is also a HUGE deal. And therefor Swedes love their cardamom buns just as much as the cinnamon ones. I’ve made mine as the typical traditional cardamom bun knot with a delicious almond & cardamom paste filling (for extra cardamom flavour because why not! 😉 ) It’s … Continue reading Cardamom Buns

Midnight Macaron – Dark Chocolate Charcoal Macaron

So while the fad of the charcoal is still high in the food and baking culture, i’m going to jump on it and try it out as well! Yes you read that correctly, charcoal, to eat, in like food and stuff.. 😀 And don’t worry, it’s ‘really’ a thing! Ive used ‘Activated Coconut Charcoal’ and decided to create something I know i’m super duper great … Continue reading Midnight Macaron – Dark Chocolate Charcoal Macaron

Triple Layer Lindt Chocolate Cake

I love surprises. Especially when they come in the form of CHOCOLATE! I recently recieved a HUGE bag filled iwth lindt chocolate and what better way to celebrate this delicious surprise than to bake with it! Now I spent a while thinking of all the creative and amazing things I coudl bake but ultimatly my thoughts always lead to to the chocolate cake. I know … Continue reading Triple Layer Lindt Chocolate Cake

Schwarzwald Cake – Swedish version of a Black Forest

Instagram: @bakedbyammna | Use Hashtag: #bakedbyammna | Youtube: Baked By Ammna Honestly hands down one of my favourite cakes. Both to bake and to eat! So as most of my cakes it’s easy peasy. No difference there. However the taste is just YUMMMY! Outside of Sweden a Black Forest cake is known to be something different however in Sweden they have their own version – this one 😉 … Continue reading Schwarzwald Cake – Swedish version of a Black Forest

Cardamom Blondie with a Tosca Topping

In sweden today is Kladdkaka day – which is the swedish version of a brownie, but way more gooey’er. Instead of doing the traditional kladdkaka i decided to mix it up and do a white version (essentially know as blondie to you and I) but with a hint of cardamom to give it that Christmassy warm wintery feel. And to make it even more Ammna, … Continue reading Cardamom Blondie with a Tosca Topping

Saffron Blonde Brownie with white Chocolate & Almond paste

Every Christmas in Sweden there is something new and inventive that pops up in the bakeries which highlights Saffron. I thought why not this year create something sticky, gooey and extremely tasty! For a major wow factor on your taste buds try this cake, it’s a one bowl mix and super duper easy! Here’s how you make it! INGREDIENTS 125 g Butter 100 g White … Continue reading Saffron Blonde Brownie with white Chocolate & Almond paste

Gingerbread Loaf Cake with lingonberries

Instagram: @bakedbyammna In Sweden it’s very traditional during Christmas season to eat gingerbread cake. We call it “Mjuk Pepparkaka” meaning soft gingerbread cake. It’s traditionally made with lingonberries and is packed with seasonal spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and of course lots of ginger. It’s a very soft cake, and has a bit of a grownup taste to it, and can be accompanied with whipped … Continue reading Gingerbread Loaf Cake with lingonberries

Saffron Almond Chocolate Babka

INSTAGRAM: @BAKEDBYAMMNA #bakedbyammna I recently posted a pumpkin Babka recipe , and I’ve made many different kinds of Babka before (recipes you can find on my blog just search for Babka) But as the weather is getting colder it’s the season for cozy foods and dessert. For me cozy is the smell of saffron, and mulled juice, lights in the dark, snow (if you get … Continue reading Saffron Almond Chocolate Babka

Swedish Gingerbread Cookies (pepparkakor) 

Tis’ the season for GINGERBREAD !!! Swedish gingerbread cookies are a little different to the ones you may be used to. They are thinner and crispier, but have an abudnace of flavour! Theyre great for holiday parties and can be given away as edible gifts. You can make these cookies one month in advance and freeze them, or keep them in an air tight container … Continue reading Swedish Gingerbread Cookies (pepparkakor)