Tweed squares recipe

Based upon the Newfoundland favorite old fashioned cookie squares, this cake takes the concept to a whole new level and makes a fantastic celebration cake too.

Like a nicely flecked tweed suit, miniature chocolate chips speckle a vanilla cake base, topped with vanilla frosting and dark chocolate.

A triple layer square which boasts a coconut and chocolate flavour combination, Queen Anne Squares are an extremely popular Christmastime time confection! #christmas #holiday #cookie #squares #queenanne #newfoundland #baking

The deliciously simple Newfoundland Five Star Cookie Bars use the most inexpensive ingredients and earns a 5 star rating every time!

I have another classic East Coast treat for you today! A layer of chocolate flecked cake is topped with custard icing and more chocolate. These unique treats are called tweed squares.

Tweed Squares are a cross between a cookie and a cake. Moist and dense, a chocolate speckled cake is spread with vanilla frosting and to...

Chocolate flakes buried in a moist vanilla cake, topped with a light buttercream and more glorious chocolate! These are the perfect childhood memory for me! #tweedies #cake #madefromscratch #novascotia

The day before, I did three tests of these squares. They are easier to make than tarts but I was agonizing about their too-sweet taste.

These butter tart squares are made with a shortbread base and a gooey rich filling. Add nuts or raisins or leave them just plain. They taste just as delicious as the classic butter tart but without all the fuss. They travel well so you can pack them for picnics or backyard bbq’s.

Chocolate confetti squares make an easy dessert with only four ingredients. These colourful square are tasty and so pretty to look at!