Dairy adds moisture, fat, and flavor to baked goods. Buttermilk activates baking soda and creates tenderness. Heavy cream adds richness, while milk provides liquid. Yogurt and sour cream add tang and moisture.
Essential Tips
Make buttermilk substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Full-fat dairy creates richer results than low-fat
Sour cream can substitute for buttermilk in many recipes
Cream must be cold for whipping
Recipes with Dairy
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Soft Berry Yogurt Loaf Recipe
A soft, moist yogurt loaf filled with dried berries. Easy to bake, beautifully fragrant, and perfect for breakfast, tea time, or year-round snacking.
15 minutes50 minutes min total
Chocolate Pistachio Tart
Discover how to make this rich and elegant chocolate pistachio tart at home. With layers of creamy ganache and nutty pistachio paste, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for autumn.
25 minutes30 minutes min total
Hot Milk Cake
A soft, simple vintage favourite made with scalded milk and a touch of butter. This Hot Milk Cake is a nostalgic bake with a tender crumb and gentle vanilla flavour — perfect with tea or a dusting of icing sugar.
15 minutes30-35 minutes min total
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe
Bake the perfect Victoria sponge cake with this classic recipe — soft sponge, jam, and cream, just as Queen Victoria enjoyed with her afternoon tea.
20 minutes20-25 minutes min total
Norwegian Cream Cake (Bløtkake) Recipe
Learn how to make Bløtkake, the classic Norwegian Cream Cake layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. A light, festive dessert for any occasion.
30 minutes30 minutes (plus 1 hour cooling time and 20 minutes assembly time) min total
Mango Float (Filipino Refrigerator Cake)
Make this classic Filipino mango float with just five ingredients and zero baking. A cold, creamy dessert perfect for tropical days or family celebrations.
30 minutesChill time of 4 hours minimum, overnight best min total
Finnish Mustikkapiirakka (Blueberry Pie)
This traditional Finnish blueberry pie, known as Mustikkapiirakka, features a tangy sour cream filling and juicy berries in a soft crust—perfect for summer coffee breaks.
25 minutes40 minutes min total
Classic Finnish Strawberry Cake (Mansikkakakku) Recipe
Celebrate Midsummer with this rustic Finnish strawberry layer cake featuring fluffy sponge, fresh cream, and juicy strawberries – a homemade treat perfect for summer gatherings.
40 minutes25 minutes min total
Pandan Chiffon Cake Recipe
Bake a soft, airy pandan chiffon cake at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring the delightful fragrance of pandan leaves and creamy coconut milk, this cake is perfect for any occasion. If fresh pandan leaves aren’t available, pandan paste or extract works wonderfully as a convenient alternative.
30 minutes50 minutes min total