Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

These tender little cupcakes flecked with vanilla make seconds inevitable. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Salted Caramel Frosting

Slightly bitter caramel whipped into a sweet buttercream with a touch of salt. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Vanilla Malt Frosting

Classic frosting with a kick of malt. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creamy, rich, and packed with vanilla beans. (By Kate Ramos)

Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Adorned with maple frosting, these are autumn made bite-sized! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

A sweet topping that’s quick to make. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing

A few bites of fall anytime you please. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Vanilla Poached Pears

A basic recipe that lends itself well to variation. (By Kate Ramos)

Basic (Vegan) Chocolate Cupcake

A fabulous, 100 percent vegan recipe. (By Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero)

Cherry-Vanilla Bitters

Gussy up your next bourbon-based tail with these fragrant bitters. (By Kate Ramos)

Vanilla-Buttermilk Pastry Cream

Tangy buttermilk updates a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A simple topping for cookies and cakes. (By Kate Ramos)

Vegan Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

A light and delicious frosting, and guess what? It’s vegan! (By Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero)

Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce

An addictive pairing of toasted vanilla bean pound cake and gooey caramel sauce that’s great for a party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Easy Vanilla Pudding

Smooth, creamy, and way better than the store-bought stuff. (By Amy Wisniewski)