Aashna Ahuja, NDTV | Updated: November 06, 2018 14:07 IST
Easy Baking Recipes- There's nothing better than a house that smells like cake. Wouldn't you agree? Baking is sort of magic - the slow process of stirring the batter, the kitchen becoming saturated with enticing whiffs of chocolate and cinnamon, watching the dough rise in the oven and finally feeling content with the gorgeous outcome. For bakers, baking is more than a means to an end, it's a way of life. You start off with butter and eggs, and end up with a batch of heavenly brownies.
Oh MasterChef, you make it look too easy. Cream the butter, sift the flour and voila! A beautifully baked cake is ready. Well we've tried it, and it doesn't always work like that. Because when it comes to baking, you have to play by the rules. As Laiko Bahrs rightly puts it, “When cooking, go by your own taste. When baking, follow directions”.
The calculated science behind baking is not always simple, especially when you're an amateur. So it's very important that you are familiar with the recipe before beginning the process. Read it two or three times to make sure everything is clear.
Get into the habit of preheating the oven before you put anything in. Most recipes will remind you at the start, and with good reason. Also, don't mess with the oven temperature and cooking time mentioned.
Prior to beginning, pull out all of the ingredients that the recipe calls for and leave them on the counter. Many baking recipes start with creaming together butter and sugar, which becomes much easier with room temperature ingredients.
Yes, it can be a pain. But sifting dry ingredients improves the overall texture, and even gets rid of lumps.
If you're using the creaming technique, add eggs one at a time and beat in between or else the mixture will become lumpy.
Be generous while oiling or flouring your pans. Consider every nook and cranny of your pans that could get sticky otherwise.
Every oven has a hot spot, so you must position the pan as close to the center of the oven as possible. Halfway through the process, turn the pan 180 degrees to ensure evenly baked goods. Don't open the oven door often as it can lower the temperature and alter the baking time.
Do not unmold fresh-out-of-the-oven baked goods. Let them cool completely, allowing the steam to evaporate which makes it easier to handle.
Now that we have gone over the basics, let's turn up the heat in the oven because it's time to bake! How about some crumbly cookies for an afternoon treat? Or perhaps you're looking for the perfect dessert for a dinner party? Whatever the occasion, click through our delectable treats, from a classic chocolate cake recipe to mouth-watering muffins.
Oh so decadent and yet easy-to-follow, you just can't go wrong with this perfect party cake - full of fudgy goodness. With a delectable chocolate ganache, it's difficult not to demolish it in just one sitting.
In need of a healthy treat? Step this way please. Yes, it's true - this scrumptious cake is surprisingly good for you. You'd never guess it's free from butter, eggs and flour.
Made from oats, flavoured with cinnamon and minus the flour, our apple crumble is nothing short of spectacular. This recipe is an all-time favourite of those hankering after the ultimate easy dessert.
There's always room for something sweet, especially when it tastes this good and requires only 5 ingredients. Bask in the glory of every party with this absolute crowd-pleaser.
Go on, make the world a better place one muffin at a time. Want to go fancy? Frost these eggless muffins and top off with sprinkles.
A sinful chocolate cake that you can whip up in a flash with just 5 ingredients. Wonderfully moist and so simple, take indulgent cake to the next level with our flourless version. (Just find a good hiding place for it).
Crunchy, crumbly and packed with calcium - you'll leave your family reaching for another. Enjoy these easy and guilt-free cookies with a healthy twist.
These heavenly brownies are pure chocolate overload, featuring a fudgy center, slightly crusty top and layers of decadence. It doesn't get better than this. With juts a few ingredients, you can bake this delightful dessert at home.
Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade - layer with a creamy mocha frosting and sprinkle with crushed nuts. Serve for breakfast or high-tea and get that quintessential caffeine kick.
This peach cobbler will tantalize your taste buds no end. Looks so gorgeous you won't want to dig in, but once you start you won't be able to stop. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, and go straight to heaven!
A dessert to relish at any time. Baked vanilla cream is a delicious dessert with the goodness of caramel sauce topped over and served with fresh seasonal fruits. Easy and fuss-free to prepare with few simple ingredients.
This dessert is a favourite of both kids and adults alike! Baked vanilla with caramel and fresh fruits. A treat to relish! 
