Strawberry Shortcake

INSTAGRAM : @bakedbyammna #bakedbyammna It’s definitely strawberry season in Sweden.. and with midsummer around the corner what better way to just dig in to the strawberry craze than to make a dessert you can have for breakfast/brunch?!?! This is my take on a strawberry shortcake – it’s a sweet scone topped with strawberry compote and mascarpone whip with fresh strawberries. Now doesn’t that just sound … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Macaron Cake

INSTAGRAM : @BAKEDBYAMMNA #bakedbyammna So it’s midsummer tomorrow in Sweden. And it’s a day where the price of strawberries goes up triple and sometimes even more! Outrages I tell ya! I mean they’re good strawberries but not like amazingly super duper?! .. so that’s why I thought of trying to create something cheaper and easier for midsummer.. and yes macaron isn’t hard it just takes … Continue reading Strawberry Macaron Cake

Strawberry Budapest Roll

Instagram : @bakedbyammna | Youtube : Baked by Ammna It’s officially summer in Sweden. Every day is between 22-25C and some days even 27C! So what better way enjoy the summer days with some refreshing cake, not just any cake, something cool, and creamy with fresh berries. A Budapest roll! Now a traditional Budapest is made with hazelnuts and oranges, but ive decided to change … Continue reading Strawberry Budapest Roll

Summer Pink Cake – Vanilla Cake, Raspberry Mousse, Pistachio Dacqouise & Raspberry Curd

There is absolutely no doubt that i love chocolate. However sometimes, and this has been happening quite often lately, I love the tartness of raspberries. And I ended up making raspberry curd for the first time, and then went on to use it and make a mousse. Eventually it just turned into a cake with 9 layers! And I didn’t stop there.. i decided to … Continue reading Summer Pink Cake – Vanilla Cake, Raspberry Mousse, Pistachio Dacqouise & Raspberry Curd

Midsummer Dream – Vanilla, Pistachio, Cherry and White Chocolate

Instagram : @bakedbyammna | Youtube : Baked By Ammna It’s Midsummer this weekend, and in Sweden (where I live) it’s usually a big celebration. With dancing, and food and dessert. The most traditional cake to eat has vanilla, cream and strawberries in it. However this year I decided to make something that looks like midsummer, and also has a little bit of an enhanced flavour … Continue reading Midsummer Dream – Vanilla, Pistachio, Cherry and White Chocolate

Coconut Cream Sheet Cake

There is nothing that says summer than coconut and strawberries!!! So why not try out my EXTREMELY simple and very very moist & fluffy coconut sheet cake! It’s amazing for parties and gatherings. You get a good amount of servings from it, plus both kids and adults love it! Here’s how you bake it! INGREDIENTS: For the Coconut Cake – 113g (1/2 cup) salted butter softened 118ml … Continue reading Coconut Cream Sheet Cake

Passionfruit Mousse, Almond Dacqouise, Strawberries and Vanilla Cake!

It’s my birthday. And as much as i wanted to buy a cake instead of baking it, I had an idea of how I wanted it decorated, so I just decided to bake it myself! haha! Typical for a baker I guess. I then walked into the grocery store for inspiration, and the first thing that caught my eyes were the passion fruits. During these … Continue reading Passionfruit Mousse, Almond Dacqouise, Strawberries and Vanilla Cake!

Summer Berry & Coconut Layer Cake

I’m in Canada right now, enjoying my summer vacation and it’s very very warm here! But absolutely beautiful! I was walking around downtown Ottawa and came across a farmers market that had the most beautiful plump forest berries. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries! Absolutely delicious! Bursting of flavors! I bought a whole basket full and picked up some freshly grated coconut as well! Amazing produce … Continue reading Summer Berry & Coconut Layer Cake

Lemon, Poppy Seed & Strawberry Summer Dream Cake!

It’s midsummer in Sweden on Friday, which means its a traditional day where every Swede is off, celebrating the midsummer eve with lots of food, family gatherings and of course, CAKE! The usual to be baked during midsummer is a strawberry cream cake, but I’ve notched it up a bit and created a lemon & poppy seed cake, with a strawberry mousse, and raspberry cream … Continue reading Lemon, Poppy Seed & Strawberry Summer Dream Cake!

Chocolate Tart with lime & vanilla pastry cream

Its nearly almost fall.. and while we sit here remembering the amazing summer weather we had, lets remind our tummies aswell! 🙂 Bake this easy peasy summery turned almost fall tasting tart – Its got chocolate, cream, lime, and strawberries! Hello..need i say more! YUM! 🙂 Here’s how you make it! INGREDIENTS  For the crust:  1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons ice cold water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup flour … Continue reading Chocolate Tart with lime & vanilla pastry cream