In Finland-Swedish, semla means a plain wheat bun, used for bread and butter, and not a sweet bun. At some point Swedes grew tired of the strict observance of Lent, added cream and …

Feb 8, 2023 · A Swedish semla (semlor: plural) is a deliciously buttery cardamom bun filled with a rich almond filling and topped with a flourish of whipped cream. Semlor are traditionally …

Nov 27, 2024 · A semla is a traditional Swedish cardamon bun filled with almond paste and sweet cream. They're a popular treat on Fat Tuesday.

Feb 19, 2025 · The semla is a small, wheat flour bun, flavoured with cardamom and filled with almond paste and whipped cream. It has become something of a carb-packed icon in Sweden.

Sep 29, 2025 · Find out about the Swedish Semla bun we eat for Lent and make your own at home with an easy recipe.

Feb 9, 2024 · And a semla (singular of semlor) does go perfectly with a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate). I’ve shared a recipe for the Norwegian version, fastelavnsboller, here.

Feb 23, 2024 · Semla (Semlor for plural) is a traditional Swedish cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.

The semla (the singular version of semlor) is a yeasted bun, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream, although those are more modern additions. Nowadays, this iconic …

Swedish Cream Bun Cake (Semla) Also known as semla, this is a traditional Swedish dessert served on Mardi Gras. The bun cake is flavored with cardamom and filled with almond paste …

Apr 19, 2025 · This semla recipe is for airy, fragrant, cardamom-spiced buns. They have hidden pockets of almond paste or jam and are piled high with whipped cream.