I am excited for a new Swedish cookbook, The Art of Fika, about cakes, cookies, and all things coffee break. 

I asked my Grandpa to make all the recipes that he wanted me to try. It turns out I should’ve asked which ones to avoid because nearly every recipe was marked. 

My sweet Swede. 

Not wanting to waste any time, I started straight away on a potato cake that calls for leftover mashed potatoes. As you can see, this simple cake was a crowd pleaser as I barely had time to get a shot. 

Mia frosted this meatloaf cake with mashed potato frosting. It sure was fun to surprise the family.   

We made an identical carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for dessert. 

made vanilla cupcakes at home and again for a birthday party
  

frosted by sister, fed by grandma