94. Bakerika <3 Kåska

Introduction

Helsinki-based artisan bakery Bakerika and modern beverage company Kåska join forces at the Helsinki Christmas Market to present a culinary experience where familiar festive nostalgia meets bold creativity. Expect decadent hot cocoas crowned with torched meringue, steaming slices of gingerbread and malt cakes drizzled with browned butter caramel, paired with artisan cheeses and fruit compotes, alongside exclusive festive glögi creations crafted by Kåska solely for the market.

Rather than repeating conventional holiday tropes, Bakerika and Kåska set out to envision what Christmas tastes like in 2026—blending sweet, salty, tangy, and deeply roasted notes in surprising harmony:

Hot Chocolates:
Signature Dark Chocolate – Rich hot cocoa crowned with flame-toasted meringue and whipped cream
Biscoff Spiced Speculoos – Caramelized biscuit cocoa with flame-toasted meringue and whipped cream

Warm Gourmet Cakes:
Gingerbread Cake – Spiced festive cake, flowing browned-butter caramel, savory Keisarinna cheese, and apricot compote
Malt Cake – Deep malt loaf, flowing browned-butter caramel, Finnish Aura blue cheese, and tart cherry compote

Kåska Botanical Glögi: (available non-alcoholic or spiked)
Cherry Glögi – Lush, dark cherry infused with aromatic holiday spices
Apple & Ginger Glögi – Crisp Finnish apple balanced with a zesty ginger kick

Founded by Erika Poussa, Bakerika is renowned for reimagining Scandinavian minimalist baking with playful indulgence, bold layers, and striking flavor profiles. Kåska, crafted by two Helsinki friends, specializes in sophisticated low- and non-alcoholic drinks where natural botanicals and taste lead the way.

Step into our cozy haven in the heart of the market, wrap your hands around a steaming mug, savor a warm slice of cake, and let the holiday spirit settle in. Not entirely traditional—but utterly unforgettable.

Categories

#Drinks, #Gift Alleys, #Sweets and pastries