It has become our hobby to explore all kinds of desserts now and then. So we thought, why miss out on Vietnamese desserts? Aren't they fascinating as well? Desserts are universally loved irrespective of their origin or the kinds of ingredients being used. It is a comfort dish that we all prefer to binge on at the end of the day.

In today's article, we are going to talk about Vietnamese desserts. The concept is new to us as well and here are some tips and tricks we have devised while going through these desserts.

Learn More about making Vietnamese Desserts_ Vietnamese Mango cake

Well, there is no big deal when it comes to making Vietnamese desserts at home. The process is rather very simple. We picked up an example of their mango cake which we explored just a few days ago. It turned out to be successful so we thought why not share some tips and instructions with you too?

So before we get into the list of Vietnamese desserts, let's have a look at the secrets to the perfect Vietnamese Mango cake.

The spongy and fluffy texture of the cake is something that will surely confer you with a sense of warmth and comfort in every mouthful. In fact, don't be surprised if the focus shifts from the main course and moves to the desserts as everyone eagerly waits for the dessert session to begin. Flavored with the ripened sweetness of mangoes, these cakes are perfect summer treats.

The equipment you need for this recipe is also minimal with just a baking tin and half an hour on the clock. In some recipes, you will see that pandan leaves are also used. Well, do not be surprised because, after all in the case of desserts, there is also a scope for innovation and creativity.

Simple steps to make the Vietnamese dessert

So as you are making the Vietnamese Mango cake for the first time, here are a few things that you need to know. Start with preheating the oven at 200°C. Unless the oven is heated, the internal temperature will not be sufficient to bake the cake or raise the crust. Hence preheating is essential.

Start with mixing all the ingredients in the bowl. This begins with beating the eggs and adding the flour, oil, and baking soda or powder into the batter. Whisk everything well until they are smooth and then set aside.

Take the egg white you separated before and whisk it with some sugar in it. Soon you will observe that the peaks are arising and creating a fluffy and light texture. Now whisk everything well to create a light and smooth batter. Finally, pour the batter into the baking tray and set it inside the oven. Bake for about fifteen to twenty minutes and your delicious Vietnamese cake will be ready in no time.

In the next step, you need to whisk the whipped cream with frosting that you can use as garnishing or topping for the cake. Take some small ripened Mango cubes and spread them on the first layer of the whipped cream applied on the cake crust. After all, it is a Mango cake so it's more the merrier.

Allow the cake to cool down at room temperature. Once done, you can refrigerate the cake for about two hours for the best results. Of course, you can use more fruit cubes to adorn the cakes and some icing sugar to give it a tempting charm.

So this way your traditional Vietnamese cake is ready. Did it seem difficult to you? Well, it is not and you saw that for yourself. The process is also more or less similar to any other cake recipe that you come across. It's now your turn to make this one at home. This Vietnamese Cake is also known as Banh Xoai and you will find many such similar recipes that are simply mouth-watering.

Have you heard of Banh Tieu? It is a Vietnamese doughnut which is also a street special sharing its origin with China. So why make the same and old doughnuts at home when you can actually explore something new and different from the regular sweet dishes? We will highly recommend Vietnamese desserts for your next baking session.

Honestly, there are plenty of options that you can explore. Plus, do not be apprehensive about the process just because the dessert is new to you. In our carefully curated list, we have made sure that the desserts we pick are not too complicated to accomplish. After all, both the process of baking as well as the results should be rewarding rather than challenging, isn't it? So, put on your baking hats and mittens because this afternoon we will prepare a hearty Vietnamese sweet.

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