Spices transform ordinary bakes into memorable ones. Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom are baking essentials. Fresh spices have more potent flavor - replace them yearly for best results.
Essential Tips
Vanilla extract should be pure, not imitation, for best flavor
Toast whole spices before grinding for more aroma
Store spices away from heat and light
Ground spices lose potency after 6-12 months
Recipes with Spices
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Spiced Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake Recipe
A beautifully spiced Christmas Bundt cake made with orange zest and dried cranberries. Easy to bake and perfect for your Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt pan.
20 minutes50-55 minutes min total
Heritage Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
A rich, traditional Christmas fruit cake made with soaked dried fruits, warm spices, and brandy, perfect for gifting, sharing, and savouring.
40 minutes (plus overnight fruit soaking)2 hours 15 minutes min total
Traditional Gingerbread Biscuits Recipe
Bake classic gingerbread biscuits with rich spices, golden syrup or molasses, and a crisp finish.
30 minutes (plus chilling time)10-12 minutes min total
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Make a classic pumpkin pie with this easy recipe featuring a flaky homemade crust and spiced pumpkin filling.
30 minutes55 minutes min total
Swedish Äppelkaka Recipe
A cosy Swedish apple cake made with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar, and light sponge. This äppelkaka is perfect for fika or autumn teatime. Serves 6.
15 minutes35-40 minutes min total
Hot Milk Cake
A simple vintage favourite made with scalded milk and a touch of butter. This Hot Milk Cake is a nostalgic bake with a tender crumb and gentle vanilla flavour.
15 minutes30-35 minutes min total
Traditional Apple Strudel Recipe
Bake an authentic apple strudel with this classic, step-by-step recipe. Enjoy the perfect blend of flaky pastry and spiced apple filling, straight from the heart of Austrian tradition.
1 hour40 minutes min total
Pandan Chiffon Cake Recipe
Bake a soft, airy pandan chiffon cake at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring the delightful fragrance of pandan leaves and creamy coconut milk, this cake is perfect for any occasion. If fresh pandan leaves aren’t available, pandan paste or extract works wonderfully as a convenient alternative.
30 minutes50 minutes min total
Laskiaispulla: A Finnish Winter Classic
Discover the history and tradition of Laskiaispulla, Finland’s beloved Shrove bun, a cardamom-flavoured treat filled with whipped cream and jam or almond paste.