Finding time to Fika

Fika - the Swedish custom of taking a break with coffee and cake whilst chatting to friends, family or colleagues. What's not to love?

Ever since I read about the Swedish custom of Fika I've been hooked on the idea. I mean, just how lovely is the mandatory downing of tools to sit and drink coffee and eat homemade cakes whilst chatting. It's exactly what we all need more of in life.

And so I made it happen. Everyday from 3:30, I sit down with the kids, mobile away, laptop away and we gather around the table, drink coffee, or hot chocolate and eat cake. We chat about the day and just enjoy the moment and it's a good thing.

Now if you're going to eat cake everyday.... here's a few to try out

Delicious Cake Recipes Perfect for Fika

Squash Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Lightly spiced loaf cake topped with folds of delicious orange spiked cream cheese - perfect for slicing and sharing with friends. Get the Squash Cake recipe here from Daisies & Pie.

Easy Banana Bread

Delicious banana bread made using bananas that are past their squishy best but still perfectly good for cakes. Get the Banana Bread recipe here from Baby Budgeting

Mars Bar Crispy Cakes

An easy no cook chocolate treat that's great for sharing with the kids. Get the Mars Bar Crispy Cakes recipe here from Red Kite Days

Mini Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Icing

This super simple bake is perfect for sharing with friends or family. Moist, squidgy blueberry muffins with lemon drizzle icing, they're just TOO GOOD! Get the mini blueberry muffin recipe here.

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe

Over at A Rose Tinted World there's the most amazing chocolate cake recipe a rich chocolate-y sponge cake completely smothered in chocolate ganache and then decorated to suit whatever occasion you like! We can't think of a better thing to eat while doing the whole fika thing!

Almond Brittle Cake Recipe

And... if chocolate isn't your thing then you might just love this almond brittle cake from Kate on Thin Ice - a sumptuous layered cake topped with delicious almond brittle. Get the Almond Brittle Cake Recipe here.

I think we could all do with a bit more fika in our lives!

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