Surrender to the sumptuousness of chocolate with this decidedly delicious dessert. It's even more luxurious when you part the top and slip in a scoop of vanilla ice cream or raspberry sorbet.
Fresh strawberries, airy icing and moist vanilla cake – who could ask for anything more? This is a great cupcake for a strawberry social, a Canada Day event or just celebrating the sweet days of summer.
For a fun gift for families, test kitchen manager Heather Howe wraps this moist brownie cake in cellophane and presents it along with a tub of vanilla ice cream and a jar of chocolate sauce.
Canadian Living has published many chocolate chip cookie recipes, but founding food editor Carol Ferguson's recipe, with a punchy hit of vanilla, is the standout. You can try making these cookies with all butter as well.
These little treats are topped with a decadent Irish cream–flavoured ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute 1-1/2 tsp vanilla for the liqueur. Sprinkle the tops with silver or gold sprinkles, if desired.
If you prefer a cooked pistachio filling, use a vanilla pudding mix (four-serving size) and reduce milk to 1-1/2 cups (375 mL); add pistachios and, if desired, a few drops of green food colouring.
A French term that means "paving stone," pavé describes the brick shape of this elegant dessert. Whisky often has notes of vanilla, caramel and chocolate, making it a lovely complement to desserts featuring those same flavours.
When leaves begin to change colour in the fall, it's a reminder that freshly picked apples are in abundance. Serve a slice of this classic treat topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Similar to pudding cake, this simple dessert consists of two delicious layers: a warm and saucy strawberry bottom and a tender orange-flavoured cake on top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Dried fruits — such as apricots, figs, prunes and raisins — are all high in potassium, an important mineral in the battle against hypertension. Serve this compote for breakfast, brunch or dessert with a dollop of Vanilla Yogurt Topping.
