Ground vanilla (vanilla powder)

A dark brown powder of whole ground dried natural vanilla pods with the seeds, with an intense sweet creamy-floral aroma, in dough, creams and ice cream.

Ground vanilla (vanilla powder) is a dark brown, almost black powder of whole dried natural vanilla pods ground together with the seeds, with an intense sweet creamy-floral aroma and all the aromatic oils of the bean. It is added to dough, creams, ganache, ice cream, custard, coffee and milk drinks where a rich vanilla taste and the characteristic dark seed specks are wanted.

Recipes with this ingredient

Buckwheat porridge with dried apricots and pearRussian cuisine | Main courses

The recipe is taken from the book "Appetizing porridges. 365 best recipes.

Kyiv cakeUkrainian cuisine | Bakery and desserts

Kyiv cake is one of the symbols of Ukrainian cuisine and a true masterpiece of confectionery art. Its history dates back to 1956 when confectioners at a Kyiv factory accidentally left egg whites overnight and turned them into airy layers in the morning. The refined taste of nut meringue with delicate 'Charlotte' buttercream creates a harmony of textures: crispy layers, creamy softness, and chocolate bitterness in the decoration. The cake is adorned with whimsical patterns, and its uniqueness lies in the long preparation process that requires skill and patience. This dessert symbolizes celebration and luxury, while its rich flavor with nutty aroma leaves unforgettable impressions. Kyiv cake is perfect for festivities as its elegant appearance and complexity make it a true work of art.

Kiev cakeUkrainian cuisine | Bakery and desserts

According to legend, the Kiev cake owes its appearance to pure chance. Allegedly, one of the employees of the Kiev confectionery factory named after Karl Marx forgot to put the egg whites for the sponge cake in the refrigerator, and the next morning the head of the shop decided to save the careless colleagues: he made cakes from the egg whites and layered them with butter cream. After some time, this creation turned into the Kiev cake.

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