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    Nordic/Scandinavian Cardamom Recipes

    The Scandinavian countries are famous for their cardamom buns, cakes and cookies.  Get to know this exotic spice by exploring dozens of delicious recipes that call for cardamom, such as Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom, Easy Swedish Cinnamon Buns and Blueberry Cardamom Compote, just to name a few!

    • Featured image for Fastenlavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns).
      Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)
    • Close up of Danish Pancakes (æbleskiver) next to raspberry jam.
      How to Make Æbleskiver - Classic Danish Pancake Balls
    • Cardamom Hot Chocolate in a glass mug with whipped cream.
      Cardamom Hot Chocolate
    • Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones on a white plate next to cardamom pods.
      Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones
    • Close up of Golden Beet Soup on a spoon.
      Golden Beet Soup
    • Overhead view of Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom next to pears and cardamom pods.
      Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom
    • Close up of pear compote in an a jar.
      Simple Pear Compote
    • Featured image for Cardamom French Toast.
      Easy Cardamom French Toast
    • Close up of cardamom bun.
      Traditional Swedish Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar)
    • Close up of a glass of overnight oats topped wit bananas, blueberries and strawberries next to raw oats and a spoon.
      Vanilla Overnight Oats with Cinnamon
    • Cup of white mulled wine with cinnamon sticks and spices.
      White Swedish Glögg with Elderflower Liqueur (Mulled White Wine)
    • Swedish Apple Pie on a plate with a fork.
      Swedish Apple Pie (Easy Crustless Apple Pie)
    • Waffle topped with Whipped Cream and Roasted Strawberries next to a fork.
      Norwegian Waffles (Hjertevafler)
    • Granola in two bowls next to berries, milk and a spoon.
      Homemade Cardamom Granola with Almonds
    • Close up of a spoonful of blueberry cardamom compote.
      Blueberry Compote with Cardamom
    • Cardamom Ice Cream in a white dish on a wooden surface.
      Homemade Cardamom Ice Cream
    • Slice of bundt cake on a plate with a fork.
      Moist & Buttery Swedish Cardamom Cake (Kardemummakaka)
    • Close up of Rye and Oat Muesli with Dried Cherries and Hazelnuts.
      Rye and Oat Muesli with Dried Cherries and Hazelnuts
    • A slice of date cake drizzled with caramel on a plate next to a fork and cup of coffee.
      Spice Cake with Dates, Rye and Salted Caramel Drizzle
    • A cup of mulled wine next to evergreen branches, spices and an orange.
      Swedish Glögg
    • Pumpkin spice latte in a glass mug with fall leaves
      Cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte
    • A plate of Swedish pancakes with blueberries and a fork
      Swedish Pancakes with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Blueberry Cardamom Compote
    • Biscuit on top of peaches in Cardamom Peach Cobbler.
      Cardamom Peach Cobbler
    • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).
      Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)

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    Nordic Breads and Buns

    • Norwegian Skoleboller on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
      The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Sweet Buns
    • Featured image for Tangzhong method guide and roundup.
      How to Use the Tangzhong Method for Perfectly Soft Breads and Buns
    • Featured image for Fastenlavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns).
      Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)

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    • Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter
      Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).
      Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate.
      Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
    • Featured image shot of Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.
      Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling (Swedish Midsummer Cake)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • Granola in two bowls next to berries, milk and a spoon.
      Homemade Cardamom Granola with Almonds

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