Ingredients
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Let’s talk ingredients. The magic of these desserts lies in their simplicity. You won’t find anything here you can’t pronounce or locate at your local grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Feel free to substitute the milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option, and if you’re feeling adventurous, throw in some cinnamon or nutmeg for a little extra warmth.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking, shall we? Follow these steps, and you’ll have a homemade dessert that even my mom would be proud of:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. This makes cleaning up a breeze, trust me!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Whisk until they are well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined—overmixing is a no-no!
- If you’re adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in gently now.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream if you’re feeling indulgent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Dessert Ideas Homemade, recipe, cooking, food
