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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    Air-Fryer Brownies

    As if we didn’t already love our air fryers enough for savory recipes, they can bake our favorite desserts, too! These air-fryer brownies are the perfect quick, classic dessert that you can make in no time.

    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    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

    Our air-fryer doughnuts are tender, cinnamon-sugary treats that bake in the air fryer in no time. No proofing or messy...


    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...

    Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Craving a childhood classic? These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies will bring you all the comfort and joy you remember. Savor...


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    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...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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


    Swiss Meringue Buttercream

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


    Giant Cinnamon Rolls

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


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

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


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    Vanilla Cake

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


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    Best Vanilla Buttercream

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

    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,...


    Double Chocolate Cookies

    Indulge in these double chocolate chip cookies the next time you need to curb your chocolate hankering.


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    Moist Pineapple Banana Bread

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


    Very Vanilla Slow-Cooker Cheesecake

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    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...


    Vanilla Crescents

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


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    Sweet Potato Cake

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


    Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

    I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...


    Festive King’s Cake

    In New Orleans, after the cake is baked a tiny toy baby is often inserted into it. Whoever gets the...

    Candy Cane Cookies

    Impress everyone at your holiday party or cookie exchange with these classic, whimsical candy cane cookies.


    Vanilla Frosting

    Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...


    Vanilla Drizzle

    Just three pantry ingredients give a special finish to coffee cakes or sweet muffins.—Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin


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    Banana Smoothie

    Refreshing, creamy and brimming with banana, our banana smoothie is the ultimate wholesome beverage.


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    Vanilla Pudding

    This vanilla pudding recipe will have you permanently crossing instant pudding mix off your shopping list.


    Berries with Vanilla Custard

    What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....