Christmas is upon us, and those who celebrate it may describe it as the sweetest holiday of the year. Let us make it even sweeter for you with these Christmas recipes.
Lusse Coffee
Inspired by the infamous Swedish “lussekatt”, this coffee will make studying for exams seem a little more bearable. Adjust the ingredients to fit your taste.
Ingredients for 1-2 cups
- 0,5 g of saffron
- 1 tbsp of cane sugar
- Half a cup of milk
- Half a cup of coffee
Instructions
- Pour half a cup of milk into a pot (you can use your regular drinking mug). Turn on low heat and wait for the milk to simmer.
- Grab a shot glas and pour in the saffran. Add a dash of warm milk into the glass, enough to cover the spice.
- Pour the cane sugar (for a more caramel taste) into the milkpot and stir until dissolved.
- Add in the saffron.
- Depending on what you have at home: brew a cup of coffee and add the saffran milk or add instant coffee into the pot (to your taste).
- Pour it into your favourite mug and enjoy.
Gingerbread Chocolate Cake
Sharing is the best way to enjoy any baked goods, especially around Christmas. Gather your friends and enjoy this twist on a Swedish classic “kladdkaka” (sticky chocolate cake).
Ingredients for 8 pieces
- 175 g butter
- 1 ½ sugar
- 2 dl cane sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 2-3 dl of flour
- 1 dash of salt
- 2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp of clove
- 1 ½ tsp of cardamon
- 1 tsp of ginger
Instructions
- Turn the oven to 175 degrees C.
- Melt the butter on low heat and let cool until finger warm.
- Take a bowl, put all the ingredients in at once and stir carefully until the batter is smooth.
- Line a tin with a baking sheet and pour in your mixture.
- Bake the cake for about 20-25 minutes (keep in mind that ovens distribute heat differently, you may need to adjust the cooking time).
- Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy.
Writer: Melina Rahimian
