Sweet Recipes
Discover delicious dessert recipes including cakes, cookies, pies, and more. Perfect for sweet cravings, holidays, and everyday treats.
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Gumdrop Crinkle Cakes: Beloved Newfoundland Holiday Tradition
If you’ve never tried them before, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Unlike overly sweet modern desserts, these cakes strike the perfect balance—rich from brown sugar, tender from slow creaming, and dotted with soft, chewy gumdrops that add bursts of fruity flavor. Best of all? They’re incredibly simple to make, requiring just basic pantry ingredients and a little patience while…
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Classic Nova Scotia Turkey Dressing: with Summer Savory
There’s a moment in every holiday meal when the table falls silent just long enough for the first bite of Classic Nova Scotia Turkey Dressing to be savored. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Nova Scotia’s turkey dressing so special, why it’s the star of every Thanksgiving and Christmas feast, or how to recreate that perfect balance of crisp edges…
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Newfoundland-Style Blueberry Molasses Muffins
There’s something undeniably comforting about the smell of molasses and spice filling the kitchen. For many in Newfoundland, that smell means home. These Newfoundland-Style Blueberry Molasses Muffins are based on an old-fashioned recipe that combines the deep sweetness of molasses with tart bursts of frozen blueberries. It’s a treat that feels like something Nan would make—simple, satisfying, and full of…
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Spiced Ginger Cake: A Cozy Classic
When the air turns crisp and your hands start reaching for warm mugs and fuzzy blankets, there’s one thing your kitchen should be smelling like—Spiced Ginger Cake. You don’t need to wait for the holidays or a snowstorm to indulge in this warmly spiced loaf. Whether you’re craving something nostalgic or simply looking to use up pantry staples, this cake…
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Easy Newfoundland Raisin Tea Buns
Table of ContentsIngredientsInstructionsPro Tips for Perfect Tea BunsServing Size and Time If you’ve ever stepped into a Newfoundland kitchen, chances are high you’ve been offered a warm raisin tea bun fresh out of the oven. Lightly sweet, gently buttery, and bursting with chewy raisins, these buns are a staple on the island—served with tea, shared with friends, and remembered fondly…
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Easy Newfoundland Date Squares
Table of ContentsWhat Are Newfoundland Date Squares?Ingredients You’ll NeedStep-by-Step InstructionsStorage TipsRecipe VariationsWhy You’ll Love This RecipeFinal What Are Newfoundland Date Squares? Newfoundland Date Squares—sometimes called matrimonial bars—are a layered dessert made from rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter, with a filling of dates simmered into a soft, jam-like consistency. What sets the Newfoundland version apart is its thickness and…
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Easy Gumdrop Crinkle Cakes
Soft, citrus-kissed, and bursting with candy-colored charm, gumdrop crinkle cakes are a cherished treat on the East Coast. Perfect for gifting, holiday tables, or just a cozy afternoon with tea, these mini cakes bring sweet nostalgia in every bite. Servings: Makes about 12 mini loaf cakes or 18–20 muffinsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15–30 minutes (depending on size) Ingredients ¾…
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Original Blueberry Grunt (Step-by-Step Recipe)
There’s something timeless and comforting about a bowl of warm blueberry grunt. This classic East Coast dessert is a beloved Maritime staple that turns humble ingredients into a nostalgic, cozy treat. If you’ve ever picked wild blueberries or watched your grandma drop biscuit dough into simmering fruit, you know just how magical this dessert can be. In this post, I’m…
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The Rich History Behind Nova Scotia Fish Cakes
Before we get to the recipe, let’s take a quick trip back in time. Fish cakes aren’t just a meal they’re a culinary tradition deeply rooted in Atlantic Canada’s fishing communities. Fun fact: In some Nova Scotian households, fish cakes were (and still are) traditionally served with green tomato chow-chow, pickled beets, or molasses-baked beans—a sweet-and-savory combo that’s pure comfort.…
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Newfoundland Molasses Raisin Tea Buns
Soft, Sweet, and Full of East Coast Comfort Jump to Recipe There’s something truly special about the smell of molasses and warm spices drifting through the kitchen — especially when it comes from a batch of freshly baked Newfoundland Molasses Raisin Tea Buns. These soft, pillowy buns are a beloved tradition on the East Coast of Canada, offering a nostalgic…
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