An introduction to batter-based desserts that will come in handy when you decide to start your baking journey

It’s like entering the world of Willy Wonka the moment you start with batter-based desserts. This guide not only provides instructions, but also shares heartwarming stories about the joy of baking. Come with us to the world of cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pancakes, waffles, crepes, doughnuts and fritters. Each section offers guidelines and specific recipes to accompany you on this baking adventure.

1. Cakes: The essence of baking excellence

Cakes are the stars of the dessert world, as each layer showcases skill and affection. Achieving a cake lies in finding the balance between flour, sugar, eggs, fat (such as butter or oil) and leavening agents (such as baking powder or soda).

Classic sponge cake

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• sugar
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Vanilla extract

Method:

• Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy
• Sift in ingredients and gently fold them in
• Bake, until golden and springy

Decadent chocolate cake

Ingredients:

• Cocoa powder
• Flour
• Sugar eggs
• Buttermilk coffee oil
• Baking soda salt

Here are three delicious recipes for you to try out:

Red velvet cake:

Ingredients:

• You'll need flour
• Cocoa powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Buttermilk
• Red food coloring
• Vinegar
• Vanilla extract

Method:

• Start by combining all the ingredients.
• Then add in the ingredients.
• Mix everything well.
• Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.

2. Cupcakes & muffins: Bites of happiness

Cupcakes and muffins are like treats that bring joy to our taste buds. Although they share ingredients with cakes, their texture and sweetness set them apart.

For vanilla cupcakes:

Ingredients:

• Get your hands on some flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter
• Eggs
• Milk
• Vanilla extract

 Method:

• Begin by creaming the butter and sugar.
• Add in the eggs.
• Then alternate between adding wet ingredients into the mixture.
• Bake them to perfection.
• Top them off with some creamy buttercream frosting.

For chocolate chip muffins:

Ingredients:

• You'll need flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Milk
• Oil
• Eggs
• Chocolate chips

Method:

• First mix the ingredients separately from the ones.
• Then combine both mixtures together.
• Bake until they turn brown and rise beautifully.
  
  

3. Pancakes, waffles and crepes: A morning delight

These breakfast favorites are about getting that consistency for your batter along with using different cooking methods.

Buttermilk pancakes:

• You'll need flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Buttermilk
• An egg and butter for the ingredients

First mix the ingredients separately from the ones. Then combine them together. Cook the batter on a griddle until it gets all bubbly and then flip it over

French crepes:

• The ingredients you'll need are flour
• Milk
• Eggs
• Butter (melted)
• sugar and salt

Start by blending all of these ingredients until you get a mixture. Pour this batter onto a pan and cook it briefly on each side.

4. Doughnuts, fritters and other deep fried delights:

The pleasure in enjoying fried desserts comes from their delightful combination of crispy exteriors and soft interiors.

Classic glazed doughnuts:

For this recipe you will need

• Flour
• Sugar yeast (dry or instant)
• Milk (warm)
• Butter (melted)
• Eggs (at room temperature)
• Salt
• For the glaze
• Powdered sugar (sifted)
• Milk (a few tablespoons)
• Vanilla extract.

To make these delicious glazed doughnuts, start by making a yeast dough. Let it rise until doubled in size before shaping it into doughnut rings. Fry them until brown. Once they have cooled down, glaze them with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract.

Apple fritters:

The necessary ingredients

• For apple fritters are flour (all purpose is best)
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Sugar
• An egg
• Milk
• Apples.

Start by mixing the batter. Fold in chopped apples, deep-fry until golden. Dust with powdered sugar.

From the measurements in a cake recipe, to the flair involved in flipping pancakes, these sweet treats capture the essence of homemade comfort and the joy of shared moments. Whether you're a baker or someone eager to try their hand at baking, exploring-batter based desserts is an adventure embarking on. So, get your oven preheated and grease your pans. Let’s indulge in the process of creating delightful treats!