Vanilla bean blog

It's absolutely worth the effort.

This is my favorite yellow cake recipe, halved to make in more of a snack cake, and tossed with raspberries. It’s perfect for the summer months when berries are in season.

Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book at http://afarmgirlsdabbles.com

Tender and delicious oatmeal scones with a maple glaze, with an easy preparation.

With the irresistible flavors of brown butter, brown sugar, and vanilla bean echoing through the dough, filling, and frosting, I'm not sure how anyone could resist these Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Just make them and you'll see why these Cinnamon Rolls have become a constant around here. PS: there are overnight instructions, too!

This zesty poppy seed-speckled cake is just as at perfect for breakfast table as it is served as the dinner finale. A mix of whole milk and Meyer lemon juice gives it an unbelievably tender crumb while imbuing every bite with the Meyer lemon's unique floral flavor. The Crème Fraîche Glaze rounds out this cake's sweet notes with welcome tanginess.

A brown sugar version of sugar cookies, with a touch of molasses. Rich in flavor, with crisp edges, an almost fudgy center, and beautiful crackles across the top.

The 25 best Christmas cookies to make for gift boxes! Sarah Kieffer shares her favorite holiday cookie recipes that pack and ship well.

This soft, fluffy pull-apart bread is infused with apple cider in the dough and icing. It's as fun to eat as it is delicious! Each layer is full of cinnamon and apple flavor.

S'mores in cake form! These small chocolate cakes are topped with marshmallow creme, chocolate ganache, and graham cracker crumbs.