

Custard Ice Cream
We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...

Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Swiss meringue buttercream is a creamier, richer version of buttercream frosting, and you are going to fall so in love...


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


Vanilla Cake
Our Test Kitchen created our best vanilla cake recipe yet. It's tender, moist and packed with rich vanilla flavor—a must...


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


25 Best Vanilla Recipes That Are Anything but Boring
If you always reach for vanilla extract, these vanilla recipes are for you. From swoopable frosting to celebratory cakes, these...


Banana Bread Pudding
Warm and indulgent, this banana bread pudding makes a wonderful main dish for a weekend brunch or a family breakfast.


Chocolate Eclair
You will feel like a French baker when you make our classic chocolate eclair.


Fruit Tart
It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

Vanilla French Toast
Vanilla extract isn't just for cookies and cakes. Using it in this classic breakfast dish is the secret to vanilla...


Banana Pineapple Bread
Make banana pineapple bread your signature quick bread. It's sweet, spiced, and will have everyone clamoring for another slice.

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
We love how incredibly soft and chewy these white chocolate cranberry cookies are. Best of all? No dough chilling time...

Yellow Cupcakes
These classic yellow cupcakes are customizable for parties or personal treats.


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


Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Allergic to gluten? We got you! Our gluten-free banana bread recipe bakes two tender, moist loaves that taste just like...


Sugar Cream Pie
This rich, custardy sugar cream pie is an Indiana specialty. With just one bite of this decadent dessert, you’ll see...

Butterscotch Pudding
This nostalgia-inducing butterscotch pudding is scented with comforting ingredients like melted butter, hot milk and caramelized sugar for a heartwarming...

Strawberry Mascarpone Cake
Our strawberry mascarpone cake is delicate and decadent, stacking layers of light cake with creamy mascarpone filling, fresh strawberries and...

Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...

Monster Cookies
Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...


Sweet Potato Cake
Grated raw sweet potatoes give this sweet potato cake a light, airy texture that is divine paired with a thick,...

Vanilla Crescents
These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or...


Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
The wait may seem hard, but these overnight cinnamon rolls are worth it. Made with a moisture-rich dough and packed...

Slow-Cooker Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce
We recently started growing our own rhubarb, and we live in a part of Oregon where strawberries are plentiful. I...

Coffee Creamer
This homemade coffee creamer recipe turns four ingredients into a delightfully vanilla-forward creamer for coffee. Don't worry if you're not...

Creepy Candied Corn
I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...