Homemade Chocolate Syrup in 10 Minutes
Master our rich Chocolate Syrup recipe using cocoa and real chocolate for an old fashioned flavor. Includes a step-by-step timing guide for perfect…
Mia Nguyen
Mia Nguyen, baking enthusiast – specializing in desserts and sweet treats for every occasion, inspiring stunning results.
About Me:
Meet Mia Nguyen
I baked my first cake when I was 12—a lopsided chocolate disaster that tasted amazing despite looking like a small earthquake had hit it. That was the moment I fell in love with baking. The precision, the science, the magic of turning butter, sugar, and flour into something that makes people smile.
I grew up in San Jose, California, the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants who ran a small restaurant. While my parents focused on savory dishes, I claimed the dessert menu as my territory. By high school, I was selling cupcakes to classmates. By college, I was making wedding cakes for friends.
Now I work as a graphic designer by day and baker by night (and weekend, and whenever I can squeeze it in). I live in a tiny apartment in Oakland with more baking equipment than furniture, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
My Baking Philosophy
- Precision Matters: Baking is science. I'll teach you why recipes work so you can troubleshoot when they don't.
- Start Simple: Master the basics before getting fancy. A perfect chocolate chip cookie is more impressive than a failed macaron.
- Share Everything: The best desserts are the ones you give away. Baking is about spreading joy, not just eating sugar.
What You'll Find From Me
I specialize in desserts of all kinds—cookies, cakes, brownies, pies, and everything sweet in between. I love taking classic recipes and perfecting them, testing dozens of variations until I find the absolute best version. I'm also obsessed with no-bake desserts for when you want something sweet without heating up the kitchen.
When I'm not baking, I'm designing, hiking in the East Bay hills, or hunting for the best boba tea in the Bay Area. (I have opinions, and I'm happy to share them.)
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My Latest recipes:
Pineapple Cake Recipe - Moist & Tender
Discover the best pineapple cake recipe for a moist, tender crumb. Learn how to make this homemade pineapple cake recipe from scratch using undrained crushed…
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Ready in 1 Hour
Master the Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake with our easy recipe. Features tangy cream cheese & buttery graham cracker topping. Includes step-by-step timing…
Cake in a Cake Recipe Ready in 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Master cake in a cake recipe with our magical surprise inside dessert. Features fudgy chocolate wrapped in velvety vanilla. Includes step-by-step timing guide.…
Banana Bread Cookies Ready in 20 Minutes
Discover the magic of Banana Bread Cookies with this easy recipe. Capturing the soul of slow-baked loaf in a fraction of the time, these soft banana bread…
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat with Chocolate Drizzle
Whip up no-bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with a decadent chocolate drizzle. This easy recipe offers a classic flavor combination that's perfect for…
Easy Cookie Recipe with Chocolate Chips: 20-Minute Bake
Whip up an Easy Cookie Recipe with Chocolate Chips in just 20 minutes! These simple chocolate chip cookies are perfect for beginners.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Yogurt Crumb
Make moist banana chocolate chip muffins using Greek yogurt for a velvety crumb. This quick recipe creates homemade banana chocolate chip muffins with molten…
Peanut Butter Balls: Crisp Chocolate Coating
Achieve a professional snap with these easy peanut butter balls! Ditch the powdered sugar for oat flour and honey in this decadent no-bake recipe.
Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe: Silky Crumb
Get the homemade vanilla cupcakes recipe that yields a silky, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. A truly easy vanilla cupcakes recipe without buttermilk.
Easy Brownies Recipe From Scratch: Fudgy Texture
Discover the ultimate easy brownies recipe from scratch! Achieve a fudgy center and crackly crust using this technique. Total time is only 40 minutes.
No Bake Cheesecake Recipe: Cloud Like Filling
Discover the best no bake cheesecake recipe using condensed milk for a foolproof, sliceable dessert. Try this classic no bake cheesecake recipe today!
Chocolate Chip Cookies From Scratch With Oat Flour
Learn how to make the best chocolate chip cookies from scratch using a chilled butter technique. These cookies feature chewy centers and crisp edges.