[2Jedismom]

Gimli says

'Why it is better than the honey-cakes [honey is sweet--2jm]of the Beornings, and that is great praise'

Then the elves say

'The cakes will keep sweet for many many days, if they are unbroken and left in their leaf-wrappings, as we have brought them.'

[RosieCotton]

I still don't think they're super sweet, just sweet. And I now have a clear picture of what they are. ;-) For this week, anyway. Until someone proves me wrong.