Best Brandy Vanilla For Baking Recipes
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
Let the vanilla beans infuse the vodka for as little as 8 weeks, but for optimal flavor, wait at least 6-12 months before using.
Provided by Sally
Categories Spice
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, slit the vanilla beans so the beans are exposed. No need to completely split the bean in half, just slit down the middle. If the length of the vanilla beans don't fit into your bottle or jar, cut the vanilla beans into smaller pieces. Place beans into bottle or jar.
- Pour vodka on top. A funnel helps. Use a little extra vodka, if needed, so the beans are fully submerged. Shake a few times.
- Store vanilla at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Shake about once per week or once every couple weeks. Vanilla can be ready to use in as little as 8 weeks, but I recommend at least 6 months for optimal flavor. 12+ months is great!
- As you begin to use your vanilla, you can refill with a little vodka each time. Give it a shake after you refill and give it a shake before each use, too. If you're gifting the vanilla or if you don't have any more alcohol to refill, remove the beans completely after first use. The beans will become a little slimy if they aren't almost fully submerged.
- Unused aged vanilla extract (with the beans fully submerged) will last several years. If it still smells good, it's still good to use! Aged extract without the beans will last indefinitely. Once you begin using the vanilla and adding more alcohol after each use, the beans will eventually need to be replaced. It's hard to give a specific amount of time as some may use (and refill) the vanilla more quickly than others. After about 1 year of frequent use and refilling, you will you find the vanilla flavor less intense. Simply remove old beans, add fresh beans, shake, and continue to use/refill.
BRANDY MOIST CAKE
Make and share this Brandy Moist Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laurawombat Garcia
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream margarine; gradually add the sugar, beating well with electric mixer set at medium.
- Add egg whites 2 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine yogurt, brandy and vanilla; stir well. Add to creamed mixture beating well.
- Combine flour, soda, and salt; gradually add to yogurt mixture.
- Beat and additional minute.
- Pour batter into a baking pan with high sides or a Bundt pan coated in cooking spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in cake.
- Yield 16 serves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 171, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4
MY FRESH APPLE BRANDY CAKE
YUMMY. I concocted this recipe in an attempt to copy a cake that was served in a deli where I and my co-workers went to have lunch at least twice a week. It comes pretty close to the original, and it keeps well--seems to get better as the days go on, although my family loved it so much it didn't last that many days!!!
Provided by Georgia Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 2h3m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat the oil and sugars together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Sift the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda together.
- Add half of the flour mixture gradually to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Add the apple brandy, vanilla and the coconut, mixing well.
- Dredge the apples, raisins and nuts in the remaining flour, coating well.
- Gradually stir into the cake mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour into a well-greased and floured 10 inch tube cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes (or until a knife blade comes out clean when inserted into the cake.).
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