There are a lot of delicious desserts out there, and it can be hard to choose just one. But we’ve got good news: We put together this list of sweet treats that start with the letter L!
From lasagna to lemon bars, we’ve got something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Start browsing this list of desserts that start with L and find the perfect treat!
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Ladyfinger
Ladyfingers, also known as baby fingers, are small sheets of pastry, like those used for macaroons or meringues, that are shaped into a ball. They are also called as British English sponge fingersHot Ladyfingers are their cut and a hot breakfast finger, dipped in chocolate to melt the chocolate and make it easier to eat. They can be enjoyed plain when served in a cup, or with cream and jam or ice cream as an afternoon snack.
Lamington
Lamington is the Australian name for a popular Australian dessert called the koala bear. It’s a sponge cake filled with coconut, covered in chocolate and topped with desiccated coconut.They are often much sweeter than they look, as they are not overly sweetened, although you can certainly add more desiccated coconut as needed if you want it to be sweeter. It taste like a chocolaty coconut covered sponge cake, with a soft and gooey center.
Lane Cake
A popular British dessert, this cake is made from a mixture of almond cake, sponge cakes and fruity jam sandwiched between two layers of sponge cake.In the middle is a layer of jam, sandwiched between two layers of sponge stuff. Then topped with chocolate fudge and nuts. Lane Cake is best served with cream or butter.It is one of my favorite British desserts and I love the combination of sweet, savory, and fruity flavors.
Lardy Cake
Lardy cake, also known as lardy bread, is a traditional rich spiced form of bread found in several southern counties of England, especially Somerset.It is made by mixing flour, yeast and water, then adding eggs and butter. This is then kneaded into a sponge, and left to rise before being baked in the oven. It is very moist, spongy and chewy. It tastes yummy with butter smeared over it.
Layer Cake
The classic American cake, a layer cake is made from alternating layers of cake and frosting. It is one of the most popular wedding cake designs, although they are also eaten at birthday parties as well. They can be very simple or very fancy.Some people just eat them plain, while others might top them with ice cream and fruit.
Lekach
Honey cake made by Jews in Ukraine. It has a double layer of sponge cake with a sweet filling, covered with cream and dried fruit. It is so delicious that it is sometimes called “the lekach” (plural form of the word “lekach”).It is made in at least two versions: one yeast-free the other with a yeast. The traditional version without yeast is prepared from the same basic ingredients but uses honey instead of sugar to give a slightly darker color to the cake and to impart an unusual flavor.
Linzer Torte
Linzer Torte is a very rich torte with a base of soft cookie dough and jam. The layers of dough are held together by a creamy, cinnamon and ground walnuts.There are many different variations of the Linzer torte recipe, with some adding lemon or other flavors to the dough. The Linzer torte dates back to the 18th century, when it was first invented in Linz in Austria. It’s popular across Europe as a Christmas Treat; it also makes for an excellent birthday cake!
Lacabon
They are from Italy home crafted little sweets easy to make with pistachio nuts, chocolate and orange zest. These little Italian sweet treats are often made for special occasions, and for good reason: they are divine.
Laddu
Laddu are sweet balls of spiced and flavored dough that are common throughout India. They are small, round, hard sweets that range in size. You can find them in a wide variety of flavors and textures, but they all have the same solid, dense and chewy texture.Laddu form an integral part of many Indian festivals and occasions (like Ganesh Chaturthi), where they are offered to family members, friends and neighbors by the household.
Lemon Drop
Lemon drop are sugar coated Lemon candies! They are so great with lemonade and make a lovely treat for a kids lunch box or party.As a child I have enjoyed them and still today sometimes still like to make them for a special occasion or celebration.
Liquorice Allsorts
Liquorice Allsorts are a popular confection, sweet, and novelty product in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. They are small, oblong shaped chocolates covered in multicolored nonpareils. They come in many colors and flavors including black licorice (commonly known as “black allsorts”), fruit flavors and even chocolate flavored varieties.
Latik
Latik is very popular philipian dessert which is made out of rice flour and cooked in coconut milk. It is very chewy and delicious. I tried making it at home, it was yum!
Lauki Halwa
Lauki Halwa is a delicious and healthy Indian dessert made from bottel gourd. It has a rich texture and is best served chilled. You can make this very easy at home it’s really tasty.I always make it with whole milk and the result is absolutely delicious.
This was our comprehensive list for Desserts That Start With L. Have you tried any from this list? Let me know in the comments section.