Recipes with vanilla extract

Yule log cake (buche de Noel) is the classic French rolled sponge cake for Christmas, made from a delicate whole-egg genoise baked thin, filled, rolled, and decorated to look like a wintry wooden log.

Chocolate coffee coconut cream pie: a silky chocolate custard infused with coconut milk and a hit of espresso, folded with shredded coconut and chilled in a flaky pre-baked crust. Three-flavor showstopper.

White chocolate sorbet with dark chocolate chips and a whisper of creme de cassis. A dairy-free frozen dessert with deep cocoa-butter richness and bright black-currant lift.

Strawberry brownie torte with fudgy brownie layers, strawberry-studded vanilla ice cream filling, and a homemade chocolate sauce. A frozen layered dessert that's easier to make than it looks.

No-bake chocolate fingers made with powdered milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, raisins, cherries, and candied peel. A fudgy, fruit-studded candy that firms up in the fridge.

Buttermilk chocolate quick bread studded with pecans and maraschino cherries, baked in mini loaf pans and topped with a creamy cherry glaze. A rich, fudgy bread that's more dessert than breakfast.

Chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast: whole-wheat sandwiches filled with ricotta, fresh berries, and chocolate chips, griddled until golden. A lighter twist on weekend brunch indulgence.

This moist and delicious cake is made with marshmallows and a bit of orange juice which gives it that rich taste.

This moist and delicious cake is made with marshmallows and a bit of orange juice which gives it that rich taste.

Buttery cream wafer sandwich cookies with a rich fudge filling made from unsweetened chocolate and coffee. Delicate, flaky, and sugar-crusted with a dark chocolate center.

Triple-chocolate bundt cake with melted chocolate bars, chocolate syrup, and a tender buttermilk crumb. Baked in an angel food pan for a tall, dramatic cake that delivers serious chocolate intensity.

Italian crostata di frutta with a lemon-scented shortcrust pastry, homemade crema pasticcera, fresh seasonal fruit, and an apricot jam glaze. A classic bakery-style tart.

Classic devil's food cake with deep chocolate flavor and silky fudge frosting. Two-layer cake with tender, moist crumb from boiling water and rich cocoa.

Classic devil's food cake with deep chocolate flavor and silky fudge frosting. Two-layer cake with tender, moist crumb from boiling water and rich cocoa.

Orange cheesecake with a fresh cranberry-orange topping, orange zest graham cracker crust, and a splash of Grand Marnier. Bright, citrusy, and perfect for the holidays.

Concentration candy cookies: brown sugar-pecan cookies topped with matched pairs of colored candy-coated chocolates. A clever kids' memory-match game cookie for parties.