While many of us experience sugar cravings all year long, something about the holidays amplifies the sweet tooth. From office parties to family gatherings, this is a time of year when dessert is in high demand. Fortunately, whipping up a tasty treat doesn’t need to leave you stuck in your kitchen all day. Read on to discover a few delicious and easy recipes:
Choc-Hazelnut Fudge Brownie Cake
This choc-hazelnut fudge brownie cake is a rich and decadent dessert made with hazelnuts, brown sugar, Dutch cocoa, Nutella, butter, and more. The process is straightforward, and the result is a delightful dish ideal for bringing to any get-together or hogging for yourself.
Golden Lemon Drizzle Cake with Poppy Seeds
For tart and tangy seekers empowered by a little sour, this golden lemon drizzle cake with poppy seeds will surely hit your sweet spot over and over again. Made with lemons, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon juice, and lemon curd, this is a lemon lover's go-to dish and a light and refreshing after-dinner indulgence.
Microwave Mug Cake
If you want to make a dessert in under ten minutes flat, this microwave mug cake is up to the task. Perfect for entertaining on a wintery night, hosting a sleepover, or wherever you just need a chocolate fix, this cake tastes terrific alone...but it’s even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pudding in a Cloud
A childhood favorite, pudding in a cloud is packed with flavor and nostalgia. It has three ingredients: whipped topping, instant pudding, and cold milk. If desired, you can garnish it with maraschino cherries (or other toppings). This dessert takes about 25 minutes to throw together and is a big hit among kids.
Strawberry Mousse
Chocolate mousse might hog the limelight, but strawberry mousse offers a tart treat perfect for fruit fanatics and parents who want a dessert with some nutritional value. Made with strawberries, caster sugar, and double cream, it’s quick, easy to make, and highly flexible. You can use other fruits if desired (such as mangos or blueberries); you’ll just have to adjust the amount of sugar added to your taste specifications.
Whether you need a dessert for a holiday party or want something sweet, these dishes offer a simple solution. They take less than an hour to make and no time to enjoy.
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