These Bakes You Should Master by the Time You’re 30
Reaching the grand age of thirty comes with a lot of pressure. Do you have everything figured out? Isn’t it time to buy a house? And more importantly: have you mastered these bakes yet? Because now is really the time.
We’re not asking much of you. You really don’t have to be a master baker capable of creating artistic macarons and sugar work. With these basics in your repertoire, everything will be fine.
Farmhouse cake
Sometimes nothing beats a simple farmhouse cake. With or without a generous dollop of whipped cream. Once you’ve mastered this beauty, you can add fruit or turn it into a marble cake. With a good recipe in your back pocket, the baking world is at your feet. With this recipe from Serious Eats, you’ll hit the mark every time. This vegan lemon cake is truly divine too, even if you’re not vegan. And when you’re feeling adventurous, you can also try making Gin and Tonic cake, or give these Flügel cupcakes a try.
Chocolate chip cookies
No cookie is as popular as the chocolate chip cookie. They’re best when they’re still a little warm and the chocolate is still soft. Mmmm. How do you make the very best ones? Read it here. Once you’ve mastered those, it might be time for these chocolate chip cookies with a soft salted caramel center.
Cheesecake
There’s no one who doesn’t love cheesecake. Somehow, the creamy filling and crisp crust are impossible to resist. There are countless varieties, but if you want to master one, go for the New York Cheesecake. A classic for good reason. Want to experiment a little more? Then try this Japanese cheesecake!
Brownies
The perfect brownie is crisp on top and just a little too fudgy inside. A crowd-pleaser like no other—and another great thing: they freeze incredibly well. Thanks to the amount of sugar and butter, you don’t even have to thaw them, so you’ll always have brownie ice creams in the freezer.
Flourless chocolate cake
A flourless chocolate cake is the ultimate treat for every chocolate lover. The texture is very firm and the chocolate flavor intense. This smashed chocolate cake from The River Café is our favorite.
Apple pie
The ultimate comfort food among pies—and Grandma’s always tastes best. Although this Irish apple pie by Yvette van Boven is pretty great too. Always serve it warm with a generous dollop of whipped cream. No time to bake an entire apple pie? Then make this apple pie toastie!
Red velvet cake
Ten years ago, this cake would never have appeared on this list, but red velvet cake has become so popular that it’s now sold at HEMA. Of course, you can buy one there, but you can also get to work and make it yourself. We have the very best recipe for you.
Fail-safe blackberry cake
This cake isn’t necessarily a classic, but you’ll make life a lot easier for yourself if you add this blackberry cake to your repertoire. For years, this was my go-to whenever I fancied a homemade bake but didn’t feel like going all out. Even a toddler with two left hands could make this cake, and the crunchy sugar topping is utterly irresistible.
Meringue
For an easy Eton mess dessert, or make a large pavlova. You need nothing more than egg whites and sugar, and you can do practically anything with them. And with all those leftover egg yolks, you can make crème brûlée or ice cream.
American pancakes
Not exactly a cake or pie, but you do bake them, so they belong on the list: fluffy American pancakes. Once you know how to make these, you’ll impress everyone who stays the night. And, importantly, you’ll of course eat them yourself too. These ricotta pancakes with honeycomb butter are next level, and you’ll still be making them at fifty.
Speculoos tiramisu
Is it all still a little too much for you? Then make this Speculoos tiramisu. It’s honestly so easy to make that anyone can do it! And it’s a huge hit on Facebook and Instagram.
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