Nigella's simple vanilla cake is anything but boring. Perfect as a Christmas dessert or with a cup of tea as an afternoon treat. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Place a baking tray into the ...

A joconde sponge is a decorative almond-flavored sponge cake made in layers ... whisking continuously and finally add the vanilla paste. To assemble, slice the cooled sponge horizontally so ...

1. Pour the milk and double cream into a pan. Add the vanilla bean paste or vanilla seeds and pods and bring to a gentle boil. Turn off the heat and leave to cool and infuse for 30 minutes. Remove the ...

Add a little drizzle of the remaining Kirsch. Creme brulèe custard: Split the vanilla pod and scoop out the flesh. In a saucepan add the cream and scald the cream with the vanilla seeds or ...

Beat in the eggs one by one until well combined, then add the vanilla and buttermilk ... then spoon over the cooled cake just before serving. Decorate with the thyme and almonds and dust with icing ...

Before serving, the cake is brushed with whiskey-laced syrup, then covered with jam-flavored fruit, and served with sour cream or creme fraîche ... Put the almond paste, sugar, butter, and vanilla in ...