It is my personal opinion that every home baker should have a solid salted caramel recipe in their wheelhouse. This Salted Vanilla Bean Caramel is mine, and I love it for topping ice cream, smoothing in between cake layers, drizzling over brownies….well, for everything, really. I occasionally eat it by the spoonful. Yep, I admitted it. It’s just that good.
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If most people are honest with themselves, I’m pretty sure everyone loves birthday cake. And boxed cake mix. And icing that comes in a tub. It’s just so GOOD and nostalgic. I set out to recreate that flavor with ingredients that you’ve actually heard of. This Confetti Layer Cake is fluffy with a delicate crumb, but also perfectly moist (yes, moist) and melts in your mouth. The Sweet Cream Frosting is sweet, slightly tangy, and completely indulgent. The combination truly rivals and even tops the boxed birthday cakes I grew up. Make it for someone’s birthday (or just because) and never look back!!
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They may look deliciously messy, but don’t be fooled, these Gooey Browned Butter Blondies pack a powerhouse of complex and balanced flavor. They are gooey, buttery, toasty, and loaded with notes of burnt sugar, butterscotch, and caramel. First we start with a base blondie made with browned butter, brown sugar, and lots of vanilla. Then, we make a cream cheese/vanilla bean custard which bakes on top and gives these gooey brownies textural variety and a light, creamy flavor. I love to serve these when we have friends over for dinner, still warm with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream and a drizzle of salted vanilla bean caramel. It’s not for the faint of heart, yet somehow every bite gets eaten!
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