Vanilla Bean Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Vanilla Bean
Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a knife. Set aside the seeds and the pod.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla bean seeds and mix until combined.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
- 11
Prepare Toppings
If desired, prepare toppings by whipping cream and washing fresh berries.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cooled cake and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, and fresh berries on the side.