Here is an unassuming little cake, awaiting its star turn tomorrow, when it becomes a Finnish Christmas Cake. I learned of this Finnish traditional cake in Beatrice Ojakangas' book, The Finnish Cookbook, but the cake recipe is my own. I adapted my mom's buttermilk cake to add some Finnish flair, with lots of freshly ground … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 18: Christmas Cake (Joulukakku)