Today when I went by SugarBaker's, a local kitchen/baking/school/yummies store, I picked up some Vanilla beans....I have never smelled anything as sensual, smooth, or delicious in my life. I can't believe it has taken me so long to indulge in something so beautiful! With these beans I decided to make Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream frosting. This is by far the best cake I have ever made. Husband said the cupcake he tried was the best he has ever eaten. The cake is light, fluffy, and delectably heavy on the vanilla. I have also been practicing my decorating skills, as you can see. I made the buttercream rosettes the day before and kept them in the fridge until I was ready to decorate.
They look beautiful. Wish your pics were bigger tho as my eyes are OLD. I love vanilla too. I use the Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. I don't even drink booze but the smell of this vanilla is intoxicating. And they also make a paste which has all the vanilla seeds in it. Excellent for making something like vanilla ice cream or a custard. Then you really see the little specs of vanilla seeds.
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