Desserts

Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let it cool completely before frosting.

Tip: Frost with chocolate ganache or buttercream for extra indulgence!

Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, and salt until sugar dissolves.
2. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
4. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
5. Serve in bowls or cones and enjoy!

Tip: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit for a fun twist!

Classic Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Tip: For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the tray.