Though thicker than extract, vanilla paste incorporates well into cake batter, and the specks of bean give your sponge a gourmet look. As for the frosting or any type of creamy filling ...

It's worth the splurge for the deep flavor you'll get by infusing your dairy with the bean. For desserts lighter in color (like vanilla or sponge cakes), Boggiss says, "vanilla paste is my go-to ...

The special cakes feature apple ingredients added to the usual sweet bean paste, inspired by the crimson red of the new album’s cover. The cakes will come in wrappers featuring the band’s red ...