International Baking Day: 3 Easy Recipes To Whip Up Delicious Treats For Your Loved Ones

International Baking Day is celebrated on May 17th every year. On this day, baking enthusiasts tend to bake something delicious and share it with others. But if you are someone who gets intimidated by the subtle science that is baking, don't worry! You are not the only one.

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Not everyone has the patience or the time to spend hours in the kitchen crafting delicate desserts. So, here are a few recipes that require minimum time and almost no expertise.

Easy Recipe Ideas For Perfect Dessert

1) Nutella Mug Cake

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Ingredients

? cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp cocoa powder

? tsp baking powder

2 tbsp powdered sugar

2 tsp vegetable oil

? cup milk

2 tbsp Nutella

Instructions

1. Grab a mug and combine all your dry ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and powdered sugar.
2. Once your ingredients are mixed, add the wet ingredients like vegetable oil and milk.
3. Mix the batter and make sure no lumps are present.
4. Add Nutella and mix again.
5. Microwave for 70 seconds.
6. Top with ice cream and serve.

2) Strawberry Lemon Shortcake with Whipped Cream

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 cup cold butter

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

3 tbsp powdered sugar

7-8 strawberries

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.
3. Grate the butter over this mixture and use a fork to combine the butter and flour mixture until it starts to look crumbly.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then combine with milk.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
6. Form dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them slightly and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes and set aside to cool before assembling.
8. Pour heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl and beat together until stiff peaks form.
9. To assemble, cut each shortcake in half and layer strawberries, whipped cream and shortcake. Top with whipped cream, garnish with more strawberries and serve.

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3) Almond Vanilla Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients

3/4 cups softened butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

3 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line your baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, salt and baking soda together, then set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar, then add vanilla extract and almond extract in the mixture.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well.
5. Add the flour mixture and make a fine dough.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on your baking sheet with enough space between each one so they can spread out while cooking.
7. Bake for 7 minutes.
8. Let the cookies cool completely and serve.

Now that you've these easy and amazing recipes, what are you waiting for? Put on your baking hat, try out these quick bakes and surprise your loved ones with the delicious fruits of your labour.

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