Vanilla

A real old fashioned version of a Vanilla Custard Pie just like Grandma used to make. Top with fresh raspberries or any fresh berries or fruit of your choice.

May West Cake. Based on the classic Canadian snack cake. A light moist white cake filled with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and covered in a thin layer of chocolate. I cannot remember a time when Vachon brand, May West snack cakes were not on the store shelves here in Canada. They have been a favourite …

White Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. An incredibly simple but delicious version of strawberry shortcake on the lightest, most moist homemade white cake you’ve ever tried.

Custard Bundt Cake. A moist, colourful and beautifully textured cake with the added flavour boost of Bird’s custard powder in the mix.

Vanilla Caramel Pastries a.k.a. Caramel Flakies. A copycat version of the classic Canadian snack cake from Vachon. Easy to make using frozen puff pastry.

Best Cherry Recipes. 25 of our favourite sweet and savoury recipes just in time for cherry season. Let’s put those beautiful summer fresh cherries to good use!

Strawberry Vanilla Butter Cake. A simple old fashioned vanilla butter cake with easy vanilla frosting plus diced strawberries get combined with the frosting at the centre. Simple but delicious.

Too Tall Neapolitan Cake. Light vanilla cake, filled with layers of strawberry compote & custard, then covered in luscious chocolate buttercream frosting.

Lemon Strawberry Pavlova. This beautiful version of the classic dessert crosses the flavours of lemon meringue pie with strawberries and cream.

The best vanilla pound cake recipe can be an elusive thing to chase. I’ve tried many recipes over the years and have tried to develop my own recipe several times to get the exact balance of elements that make  for a perfect pound cake.