Swedish princess cake is one of the most popular desserts served in Sweden - an improbable dome of cream sits atop layers of cake, jam and custard and is covered with coloured marzipan.

Ever heard of kladdkaka? This funny name hides a delicious Swedish chocolate cake recipe. You can’t miss it: kladdkaka can be found in every restaurant menu and every bakery in Sweden.

Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calender, where we guide you through the most important cake, pastry and other food-related days in the Swedish year. It’s the first ...