the land where 'cake' means 'small, dry coffee cake'

[cimorene]

So apparently in Finland, flat medium-sized cinnamon rolls are called "Big Texas Rolls". Thank you, Fazer. Glad to know it.

At least they taste good! Mm, cinnamon rolls. Even if they aren't soft and squishy and don't have icing.

Finns don't really have the knack of desserts. Or snack food. Or, like... sugar. Which is why people are so shocked by how good Toll House cookies are: they taste good because they're, like, solid butter and sugar.

Comments

[anglepoiselamp.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I've never thought of that, but I guess Finns do have a somewhat peculiar taste in desserts. And baked goods - we're more into Karelian pies than sweet desserts. And what sweet desserts we have are pretty moderate in terms of sweetness. I mean, I can't even think of putting icing on cinnamon rolls. (Or anything else, for that matter. But that's just me.)

[hollsh.livejournal.com]

I think I would perish in a dessert-less land. I have such a sweet tooth.

[dunautremonde.livejournal.com]

Seriously, I asked Aki what snack was in Finnish and basically there is no real word for it (of course he came up with something but when you have to think about it then the word probably isn't really used very often). I have yet to try the Big Texas Rolls but maybe during my layover in Dallas I'll give 'em a shot.

[crowbars.livejournal.com]

It's funny you mention it because I was actually re-reading your chocolate cake of DOOM recipe last night. I was even doing a mental inventory of my kitchen to see if I could make some myself, it sounded so good. I have everything but the electric mixer. :(

[morningfine]

Incidentally, I think Fazer needs to cut down on the sugar in those rolls. Man. I'm glad you've never tasted a cinnamon roll like I make them, now. *g*

But in my head 'cake' totally means 'layered cake filled with whipped cream and jam and things'. I bet your taste buds would have you sprinkle some sugar on it though!