Desserts and Types
A dessert is typically a sweet, often served at the end of a meal in many countries. It may be hot, cold, or otherwise temperature-controlled and typically consists of sweet foods but may include other items such as nuts, fruits, and cheeses. In many cultures worldwide, people never eat desserts alone but only after dinner with coffee or tea. Here are some of the most popular types of dessert eaten. Cake Be it a birthday cake or wedding cake, cakes are the most popular dessert. A combination of flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, and leavening agents such as yeast or baking powder, layered with sweet and creamy icing, is sure to please everyone. Cookies Cookies are sweet treats that can be baked or fried. They are often eaten for dessert but can also be used for sandwich cookies and heated up to be served as crispy snacks. As varied as its recipes, there's a cookie for every preference, from simple chocolate chip cookies to gingersnap to fluffy sugar cookies. Biscuits ...