Vanilla Recipes

Whether your pantry is stocked with extract, beans or paste, these recipes with vanilla let this classic flavor shine. Use it in baked goods and savory foods, too.

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    Chocolate Liqueur

    With so many types of chocolate liqueurs on store shelves, how do you choose? When you make it yourself using

    Amaretto

    Amaretto is a much loved almond-flavored Italian liqueur, perfect to have on hand in your home bar. But did you


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    Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    Quick and easy, this refreshing, make-ahead freezer dessert is perfect for using up those fresh summer berries. Filled to the...


    Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

    We think the best kind of baked good is the snack-y sort. Something not too sweet but definitely cozy—more suited


    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...

    Easy Honey Mustard Chicken

    8 reviews

    My absolute favorite dish at Bakers Square is the Honey Mustard Chicken with mushrooms and onions. Unfortunately, the Bakers Square...


    Pina Colada Lush

    10 reviews

    Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I...

    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is one of those desserts that you basically can throw anything into. It's the kitchen sink of desserts....


    Air-Fryer Brownies

    1 review

    These small-batch fudgy air-fryer brownies come together so quickly, and no oven is required. Top with nuts or powdered sugar...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...

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    Air-Fryer Doughnuts

    9 reviews

    My sons and I love doughnuts, but in the Florida heat I rarely want to deep-fry them. I tried making...


    Bourbon Ice Cream

    The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When...


    Tofu Chicken Nuggets

    These tofu chicken nuggets can be made ahead to use throughout the week. To mimic the taste (and texture!) of...


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    Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...

    Giant Cinnamon Rolls

    As a young newlywed, I thought I'd take it upon myself to make cinnamon rolls because I thought that was...


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    36 Recipes That Use Vanilla Extract

    Who doesn't love vanilla? Put that bottle of vanilla extract to work with these homey vanilla recipes.


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


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    Best Vanilla Cake

    11 reviews

    There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


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    Best Vanilla Buttercream

    3 reviews

    Why is this recipe crowned the best vanilla buttercream frosting? With its powerfully decadent vanilla bean flavor and delightfully creamy...


    Bean, Paste or Extract: Are You Using the Right Kind of Vanilla for Your Recipe?

    When the choices include whole beans, vanilla bean paste or many types of vanilla extract, how do you know what's...


    Vanilla Pear Berry Jam

    1 review

    This is the first jam that I came up with on my own—and I love the flavor combo!—Rachel Creech, Marion,...


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    Vanilla Meringue Cookies

    54 reviews

    These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...


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    Triple Chocolate Fudge

    9 reviews

    This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate yummy gift! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston,...

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    Banana Pineapple Bread

    52 reviews

    Our four kids like slices of this moist tropical-tasting banana bread for breakfast. I sometimes bake it in mini loaf...


    Dutch Honey Syrup

    5 reviews

    "I grew up on a farm where a big breakfast was an everyday occurrence," relates Kathy Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska....


    Vanilla French Toast

    65 reviews

    We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn't figure out what made the French toast so delicious...


    Vanilla Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


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    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    40 reviews

    I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They...