Napoleon Cake
Despite the French name of this cake, every Ukrainian will swear to their exclusive ownership of this recipe. One of the signatures of the local dessert cuisine, Napoleon is light,...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Spartak Cake
The absolute pinnacle of Ukrainian cake cuisine, Spartak cake has fans all over the world. It might take a bit of baking time – you need 8 layers – but...
17 Popular Estonian Desserts & Sweets
Estonian cuisine is most known for its unusual full-flavored main dishes such as blood sausage and sour cabbage. But there are also a lot of interesting choices in their desserts...
Piana Vyshnia Cake (Drunken Cherry Cake)
An absolute favorite of many, Piana Vyshnia is one of the most popular choices for a wedding or birthday cake. It is no wonder. This ‘drunken’ dessert is moist, tangy,...
10 Argentinian Must-Try Desserts
Desserts are, without a doubt, a very important part of Argentinian cuisine. As good descendants of Italians and Spaniards, Argentines are lovers of after-dinner talk, especially on Sundays when family...
Kutia
Kutia is the queen of the Christmas Eve table in Ukraine. The head of the household is always the first to taste kutia, once the whole family have said their...
Kyivskyi Cake (Kyiv Cake)
This legendary Ukrainian cake has been around for almost 100 years old, but its popularity is still growing. The combination of soft sponge layers and airy, crunchy meringue makes the...
Murashnyk (Ant Hill Cake)
Are you searching for a special recipe for a spectacular appearance at a kids’ party? This Ant Hill Cake will impress both adults and children. The simplest form of this...
Makivnyk (Poppyseed Roll)
Poppyseeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture, which partly explains the love of this national cake. Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert, Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no...
Nalysnyky (Ukrainian Crepes)
Sweet nalysnyky are arguably the most popular Ukrainian dessert, especially when filled with farmer’s cheese. Farmer’s cheese and sour cream is always a good idea, they say in Ukraine. You’ll...
Paska/ Easter Bread
Ukrainians hold bread in high regard as it symbolizes the body of Jesus Christ. Paska is therefore the center piece of the Easter basket and table and a triumph of...
Traditional Ukrainian Potato Varenyky
I bet you’ve heard about varenyky, whose motherland is Ukraine. If not, I envy you as you still have your first taste to savor. These wonderful dumplings, with all kinds...