Your Favourite Anna Olson Recipes Ever

Every baker needs a good loaf recipe in their repertoire. So, go ahead and jazz up the traditional lemon loaf with a cup of fresh blueberries that will add an additional fruity punch to every slice. This one’s a keeper.

Want to know a little secret? This recipe is Anna’s favourite choice for her own birthday cake. If that’s not a major selling point, we don’t know what is! Lovers of all things lemon will be beyond appreciative.

This warm, moist loaf is packed with ripe bananas, chocolate chips and walnut pieces for a bit of crunch. Pair it with a piping hot cup of tea or serve it to guests. It’ll be gobbled up in no time.

This gorgeous torte consists of a chocolate-coffee cake base and homemade raspberry mousse. As if that didn’t sound good enough already, it’s all topped off with a bittersweet chocolate ganache glaze that will leave you licking your lips and reaching for seconds.

These scrumptious cookies that are almost too beautiful to eat — and make for the perfect treats to take to a bridal shower or summertime picnic. Keep things interesting by whipping up three different options — Orange Marmalade Crumble Bars, Apricot Lemon Rugelach and Raspberry Linzer Cookies — for your guests to choose from.

For those looking for a fun bite-size dessert, whip up a batch to these rich, delicious butter tart bars and top it all off with a scoop of your favourite ice cream. This recipe will become a family staple in no time.

Want to know Anna’s secret ingredient for a perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie? Cornstarch! So go ahead and make a couple dozen with this simple dessert recipe.

These bright and colourful dessert gems can be enjoyed year-round, whether it’s for the winter holidays or summer picnics. Individually packed with a dollop of various fruit jams, this gorgeous pint-sized dessert is the perfect finger food if you have company over.

Why go out to enjoy an afternoon of High Tea when you can do it in the comfort of your own home? These scones will pair beautifully with your piping hot cup of tea.

These delightful treats have a soft, crumbly texture that both kids and adults are sure to enjoy. Perfect for an after-school snack that won’t spoil your dinner.

This recipe is one of Anna’s most popular among her fans — and we don’t blame them! From the warm, moist dough to the dried cranberries and rich icing, these Hot Cross Buns are perfection.

This rich treat has become such a Canadian staple that we often forget it was only invented in the mid-1980s. That’s when Joyce Hardcastle created the recipe for a contest hosted by the mayor of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Now everyone, including Anna, has their own variation — and we can’t get enough of this one!

Anna puts her own spin on this classic dessert by using whole wheat pie dough for the crust, which allows it to brown nicely and stay crispy under the pumpkin filling.

This bright, tart and delicate pastry makes for the perfect spring dessert at a family gathering or bridal shower.

Before you prep this dessert, you should know that the combination of banana and toffee is extremely addictive. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!