We have a delicious recipe from Nielsen-Massey Vanilla® for you to try today, plus enter now for your chance to win a gorgeous gourmet baking hamper.
Vanilla might just be a baker's very best weapon. Even a tiny amount of good vanilla can completely change the flavour profile of your bakes, taking them from good to great.
If you're looking for good quality vanilla, then look no further than Nielsen-Massey's gourmet vanilla extract and gourmet vanilla paste. This family-owned company has been producing sustainably-sourced flavours for more than a century and the vanilla extracts and pastes use only premium, hand-selected vanilla beans to create their delicious products.
The vanilla is created using a cold extraction process that preserves its flavour compounds, resulting in a sweet and creamy product. This process is unique to Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and guarantees both quality and flavour, so you know you're in good hands when baking.
Want to try out Nielsen-Massey Vanilla for yourself? Well, we have a delicious vegan recipe below for you to try, plus one lucky reader will have the chance to win a gourmet hamper from Nielsen-Massey Vanilla.
Vegan orange cake with vanilla coconut frosting
Makes one 9-inch layer cake
If you’ve never made a vegan cake before, then this is a good one to try. The orange flavour really complements the rich vanilla, while the whipped vanilla coconut frosting is an interesting and tasty topping.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 384g plain flour
- 201g organic caster sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
- 470ml orange juice
- 60ml grapeseed oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons of Nielsen-Massey Orange Extract
- 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Gourmet Vanilla Extract, or Vanilla Paste
For the vanilla coconut frosting
- 592g coconut cream, chilled in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight
- 45-60ml organic agave or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Gourmet Vanilla Extract, or Vanilla Paste
To garnish
- 1 orange, zest only
- Fresh cranberries, optional
- Icing sugar, optional
Method
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Lightly grease two 9-inch cake tins with oil, then dust with flour. Place a mixing bowl into the fridge to cool for at least half an hour - this is for the frosting.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, orange extract and vanilla extract
- Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet cake mix then, once combined, divide evenly between the two cake tins. Bake for 22 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, then leave to cool.
- Next, make the frosting. Remove the cold bowl from the fridge and scoop in the cold coconut cream, leaving behind any liquid. Whip the coconut cream for 1-2 minutes until it thickens, then add in the agave or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium to high speed for 1-3 minutes or more, until stiff peaks form. Check the consistency every 30 seconds so it isn’t over-mixed.
- When the cake is cool, top one layer with half of the vanilla coconut whip. Place the other cake on top and frost with the remaining icing. Finish with the orange zest, then add cranberries and a dusting of icing sugar if using.
WIN a gourmet baking hamper from Nielsen-Massey Vanilla
Want to try the Nielsen-Massey range for yourself? We have the ultimate baker's hamper to give away, which includes a selection of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, orange and almond gourmet extracts, plus baking utensils. To win, simply answer the question below and fill in the following form. Good luck!
T&Cs apply: Entrants must be 18 years or older. This prize includes a selection of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla, orange and almond gourmet extracts, a set of spring-inspired cookie cutters, a palette knife, measuring spoons, an egg timer and some chocolates to enjoy while you cook. This prize cannot be exchanged for cash and is non-transferrable and non-refundable. Editor's decision is final. Winner will be contacted by email and if they do not respond within a day, a new winner will be selected. Open to residents in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only. One entry per person. Competition closes at midnight Wednesday, June 8 2022.
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