Top 10 Easy-to-Make Sweet Treats for Beginners

Cookies are a familiar treat for every household, offering endless flavor possibilities. Making cookies is quite simple, requiring no complex techniques, making it the perfect choice for beginners.

With the creaming method, you can achieve the desired cookie texture. These cookies, golden and fragrant, with the distinctive flavor of eggs blending with butter, are not only a snack to boost energy throughout the day but also a delightful gift for family members.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 115 grams
• Granulated sugar: 65 grams
• Butter: 60 grams (softened at room temperature)
• Fresh milk: 65 grams
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• A dash of vegetable oil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare a large mixing bowl. Add softened butter and sugar, then beat with a mixer until the two ingredients are well combined and the butter turns slightly pale. Next, add the prepared fresh milk to the bowl and continue beating until fully incorporated.
• Step 2: Sift the flour through a sieve to ensure it's smooth and free of lumps. Gradually add the flour to the mixture from step 1, using a hand whisk to mix in one direction until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 20 - 30 minutes.
• Step 3: After letting the dough rest, place it on parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment paper. Roll out the dough until it's about 1cm thick. Then, use a small and sharp knife to cut the dough into square pieces with each side about 2.5cm long. If you have cookie cutters with different shapes, feel free to use them to shape the cookies!
• Step 4: Place a non-stick pan on the stove, add vegetable oil, and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the cookies in the pan. While frying the cookies, flip them frequently to ensure even browning on both sides. Once the cookies are golden brown, remove them from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Allow the cookies to cool before serving them to your family or packaging them as gifts for loved ones.

Bánh pancake là loại bánh dễ làm nhất trong các loại bánh ngọt. Dễ tìm từ nguyên liệu đến cách làm, nguyên liệu để làm bánh này như sau: bột mì, trứng gà, sữa tươi, đường. Sau khi trộn đều các nguyên liệu với nhau theo công thức, bạn chỉ cần một cái chảo không dính sau đó đổ một lượng bột vừa đủ vào chảo, đợi 1-2 phút lật bánh, bánh có màu vàng.

Làm lần lượt như vậy đến khi hết bột và đủ số bánh cần làm, bạn chỉ cần xếp trồng chúng lên nhau rồi đổ lên bánh một chút mật ong. Bánh pancake là món bánh phổ biến trong bữa sáng ở nhiều nước phương Tây vì cách làm đơn giản và nhanh chóng, chỉ cần mất 15 phút bạn đã có ngay một đĩa bánh pancake thơm lừng cho cả nhà rồi.

Nguyên liệu:

• 420g bột mì: nên chọn bột mới, còn hạn sử dụng, có mùi thơm đặc trưng của lúa mì.
• 25g bột nở.
• 90g đường cát mịn, dạng bột.
• 2g muối.
• 80ml dầu ăn.
• 240ml sữa tươi không đường.
• 3 quả trứng gà

Cách làm:

• Bước 1: Trộn bột làm bánh
  Cho bột mì, bột nở, đường và muối vào thố hoặc âu và trộn đều. Để bột mịn bạn có thể dùng rây rây qua. Đây là công đoạn trộn bột khô nên bạn càng trộn kỹ, trộn đều thì vị của bánh sẽ đều, bánh cũng chín kỹ và ngon hơn. Tiếp tục đập trứng gà ra tô, thêm dầu ăn vào rồi dùng phới lồng chơi chơi xổ sốu. Sau đó cho sữa tuwoi không đường vào và đánh cho hỗn hợp bông lên. Lúc này, bạn đổ từ từ hỗn hợp bột khô vào và tiếp tục vừa đổ vừa chơi chơi xổ sốu cho tới khi bột mịn thì thôi.
• Bước 2: Nướng bánh pancake bằng chảo nóng
  Đặt chảo chống dính lên bếp cho nóng trên lửa nhỏ. Đặt khuôn bánh lên chảo và từ từ cho phần bột vào khuôn. Sau đó tăng lửa lên mức trung bình rồi nhấc khuôn ra khỏi chảo, dùng thìa hoặc đữa thử dịch chuyển bánh xem bánh đã cứng chưa, nếu bánh cứng thì lật và nướng mặt còn lại sao cho 2 mặt bánh chín vàng đều là được.
• Bước 3: Trình bày và thưởng thức bánh kếp
  Khi bánh đã chín vàng, bạn gắp bánh ra đĩa xếp chồng từ 2 – 3 chiếc bánh lên với nhau, sau đó rưới mật ong hoặc chocolate lên trên rồi dùng muỗng xắn từng phần bánh và thưởng thức.

Making muffin cakes is not complicated at all. This type of cake has easy-to-find ingredients and does not require elaborate decorations. Muffin cakes have a cute appearance, placed in small paper molds, and even if you don't have an oven, you can still make these adorable little cakes. Muffin cakes are not only loved by children but also appear in cafes or as accompaniments while enjoying tea.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour: 150g
• Baking powder: 8g
• Salt: 2g
• 1 egg
• Unsweetened milk: 110ml
• Sugar: 80g
• Raisins: 100g (optional)
• Vegetable oil: 42g
• Vanilla extract: 4ml

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the egg and milk (if in the refrigerator, bring them out to room temperature), and prepare the cake molds. Set the oven temperature to 180°C with both upper and lower heat.
• Step 2: If you have raisins, wash them to remove the outer sugar layer and drain. This step will help the raisins stick to the cake batter and not separate when the cake is baked.
• Step 3: Dry mixture: Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl and mix well until homogeneous.
• Step 4: Wet mixture: In another bowl, mix together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
• Step 5: Sprinkle a little dry flour on the raisins, toss well, or use your hands to mix so that the flour sticks evenly around the raisins.
• Step 6: Add the raisins to the dry flour mixture, then slowly pour in the wet mixture. Mix the batter gently, quickly, and decisively to blend the ingredients together. During mixing, be careful not to overmix the batter; it should take about 10-15 seconds. Only pour 2/3 of the batter into the molds; do not overfill.
• Step 7: Fill the batter into the molds, not completely, but only about 2/3 - 3/4 full to allow the cakes to rise evenly and beautifully. If you fill the batter too full, it will overflow during baking and ruin the shape of the cakes.
• Step 8: Bake the cakes at 180°C for about 20 minutes. To test the cakes, insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cakes are done. Remove the cakes to a rack to cool slightly before enjoying. Cakes stored in an airtight container can be used for up to 3 days.

Tiramisu is a dessert that symbolizes sweetness. This type of cake is one of the most beloved desserts in Vietnam, with a simple recipe that requires minimal skills to make. A batch of tiramisu cake has the aroma of butter, with layers of cake that are perfectly moist, melting evenly in the mouth. It's truly an irresistible treat, isn't it?

Ingredients:

• 40 ml (3 Tbsp minus 1 tsp) condensed coffee
• 20 ml (1-1/2 Tbsp) Rum
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
• 5 grams (1 tsp) sugar
• 200 grams Mascarpone cheese – room temperature
• 70 grams sugar
• 300 ml heavy cream (35 – 40% fat) – chilled
• 15 ml Rum
• 5 ml vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Step 1: Separate egg yolks
• Step 2: Mix egg mixture, salt, sugar, and rum, then heat over a double boiler, stirring constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens
• Step 3: Mix Mascarpone cheese, heavy cream until smooth, then combine with the cooked mixture evenly
• Step 4: Dip ladyfingers in espresso coffee, then arrange them on a tray, spread a layer of cream on top, dip again in espresso coffee, and spread cream like this 2 more times
• Step 5: Put excess cream into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe onto the top
• Step 6: Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the cake and refrigerate for about 1 day before serving

If you're looking to make a dessert to treat the whole family, you can't go wrong with flan cake. With simple ingredients and instructions, flan cake is always a go-to for beginners in baking. Especially, you don't need a microwave; you can steam it using a rice cooker or gas stove. This is an easy-to-make, easy-to-eat dessert suitable for both kids and adults.

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs
• 500ml fresh milk
• 100g white sugar
• 1/2 lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100ml water
• Tools needed: pot, spoon, whisk, molds...

Instructions:

• Step 1: Make caramel
  First, put 50g sugar in a pot, then add 100ml water. The water will evenly moisten the sugar, preventing it from sticking to the pot's walls and crystallizing back. Put the pot on the stove over medium heat, during cooking, no stirring is needed. If the sugar color is uneven, simply lift the pot and shake gently to even it out. When the sugar turns into a beautiful amber color, add lemon juice and turn off the heat. Quickly coat the molds with a thin layer of caramel (about 1 tablespoon) prepared in advance.
• Step 2: Separate 5 egg yolks, beat them lightly but not until fluffy. The weight of egg yolks (excluding shells) is about 200g, if using small-sized eggs, adjust the recipe accordingly.
• Step 3: Pour 500ml fresh milk and 50g sugar into a pot, stir gently in one direction until the mixture is dissolved. Put the milk pot on the stove and heat until warm but not boiling. This step is crucial to avoid bubbles in the cake. Heat until you can feel the warmth on your hand over the pot's mouth.
• Step 4: Pour the warm milk mixture slowly into the egg yolks while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Then, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir until fully dissolved. Strain the mixture through a sieve 1 – 2 times to remove any air bubbles, ensuring the cake is smooth and not lumpy after steaming. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the caramel-coated molds. Note that you should not fill the molds to the brim, only about 3/4 full because the cake will expand when cooked.
• Step 5: Steam the cake

Irresistible cute cupcakes with sweet frosting layers will make you unable to resist. Cupcakes are cakes with a simple method, but to make each batch perfect, you need to study some tips before getting started!

Ingredients:

• 40g flour
• 2 eggs
• 30g sugar
• 30g fresh milk
• 25g corn oil or vegetable oil
• 200g whipping cream
• 20g powdered sugar or ground sugar

Instructions:

• Step 1: Mix fresh milk and corn oil in a bowl. Sieve flour into the milk bowl, then separate 2 egg yolks into it and mix well. Separate the egg whites into another bowl, then add 30g sugar.
• Step 2: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then scoop 1/3 of the egg whites into the flour bowl and mix well, then pour all the mixed flour into the remaining stiffly beaten egg whites bowl. Mix gently to avoid breaking the air bubbles that cause the cake to collapse. Pour the cake batter into molds.
• Step 3: Preheat the oven and place the baking tray in it, bake at 150°C for about 30 minutes until the cakes are cooked. Remove the cakes to cool slightly. While baking the cakes, prepare the frosting by putting whipping cream into a bowl and adding powdered sugar, beat until the cream is stiff, then put it in a piping bag. Pipe the cream onto each cupcake.

Brownie is small, moist, fragrant pieces with a hint of chocolate and a touch of enticing coffee flavor. You can easily make a batch of brownies without needing an oven or complicated baking tools, and you also don't need complex baking techniques. What's better than sitting back with a brownie and a cup of tea, hint: it's also a sweet gift for your loved ones on Valentine's Day or March 8!

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate: 250 gr
• All-purpose flour: 150 gr
• Butter: 250 gr
• Eggs: 6
• Granulated sugar: 200 gr
• Salt: 5 gr

Instructions:

• Step 1: Melt the chocolate

Cut the butter and chocolate into small pieces. Place a bowl over a pot of boiling water on the stove. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the butter and chopped chocolate to the bowl, melt it with steam until the butter and chocolate blend together smoothly, then remove from heat and let it cool completely.

• Step 2: Mix the batter

Using an egg beater, beat 6 eggs and 200 grams of sugar at medium speed until the mixture is well blended and frothy. Reduce the speed and add the pre-melted chocolate and continue beating until the mixture is well blended. Sieve 150 grams of all-purpose flour into the mixture and add a pinch of salt. Use a spatula to mix the batter until smooth and elastic. Stop when the mixture is smooth and elastic, then prepare to bake the cake.

• Step 3: Bake the cake

Put the cake batter into a lined mold with parchment paper. Spread the batter evenly and place it in the preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 - 25 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake and if it comes out dry, the cake is done. Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the mold and let it cool before cutting it into small, bite-sized pieces.

Chocolate Fruit Sandwich Cake is a fantastic treat for your health and skin, with the aroma of cocoa and delicious fruits rich in vitamins.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of flour
• 15 grams of cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 kiwi fruits
• 6 strawberries
• 1 mango
• Honey, yogurt, or melted chocolate

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the fruits, peel them, and cut them into small pieces
• Step 2: Mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt evenly, then slowly add 100 ml of warm water to make a smooth mixture
• Step 3: Divide the dough into 6 portions, let it sit for 30 minutes, then flatten it into thin rounds with a diameter of about 14 - 16 cm
• Step 4: Fry the cakes for 1 - 2 minutes, then flip them until they are slightly dry
• Step 5: Place the cakes on a plate, spread them out, then place the fruits on top of the cakes, pour sauce as desired, and sandwich the cakes together

Japanese Mochi Cake is a traditional Japanese treat often enjoyed during the New Year's celebrations, symbolizing good luck and featuring a unique taste despite using minimal ingredients. Let's explore how to make this special cake.

Ingredients:

• 12 grams of sugar
• 15 grams of agar agar powder
• Soybean flour
• Brown sugar syrup

Instructions:

• Step 1: Mix sugar and agar agar powder together, then add 500 ml of water and stir to prevent clumping
• Step 2: Heat the mixture over low heat until the powder is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat and let it cool
• Step 3: Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours
• Step 4: Remove the mixture from the molds, drizzle with brown sugar syrup and soybean flour for decoration

You can make a delicious lemon yogurt cake without an electric mixer, just using a rice cooker. Yogurt and fruits make it light and healthy, especially for children.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 150 grams caster sugar
• 250 ml unsweetened yogurt
• 3 eggs
• Vegetable oil
• 120 ml seedless lemon
• Some butter

Instructions:

• Step 1: Spread some butter inside the rice cooker pot
• Step 2: Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly, then sift until smooth
• Step 3: Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl, then add yogurt, eggs, vegetable oil, and lemon, stirring well
• Step 4: Mix the flour and egg mixture well, then pour it into the rice cooker pot to cook like rice. If it's not cooked, press the cook button again; when it's done, remove the cake and let it cool.