23 Vanilla Desserts That Are Anything But Boring

Recipe: Buttermilk-Lime Mini Cakes with Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream

Vanilla-mascarpone buttercream tops these sheet cake masterpieces. The tangy lime syrup adds a burst of fresh flavor.

Recipe: Vanilla Bean-Brownie Ripple Pound Cake

A ribbon of fudge brownie is revealed once you cut into this vanilla pound cake.

Recipe: Vanilla Custard with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce

This elegant custard has the texture of flan and the taste of crème brûlée.

Recipe: Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

Use baking soda and sour cream to give this dense pound cake an extra lift.

Recipe: Easy Vanilla Cake

Choose flowers with edible blooms for an elegant yet easy cake topper.

Recipe: Gingerbread Latte Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Frosting

Vanilla whipped cream frosting covers three layers of spicy gingerbread.

Recipe: Peach Shortcake Trifle

Layers of peaches alternate with layers of vanilla cake to make the ultimate peach dessert.

Recipe: Snowy Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream

Top these light vanilla layers with cream cheese buttercream for a rich finish.

Recipe: White Cupcakes with Rose Petals

These cupcakes are pretty as can be with their edible rose petals.

Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Fresh strawberries add spring sweetness to this layered cake.

Recipe: Vanilla Macarons

This macaron recipe will prove that these little desserts aren't that hard to make after all.

Recipe: Banana Cream Pie with Vanilla Wafer Crust

Crush vanilla wafers to make the crunchy crust on this sweet banana cream pie.

Recipe: Sock It To Me Cake

Popularized in the '60s, this bundt has a hidden brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecan surprise on the inside and a vanilla glaze on the outside.

Recipe: Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Glaze

These personalized bundt cakes are cute as can be with their pretty vanilla glaze and bright flavor.

Recipe: Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

Add vanilla buttercream to half of these sprinkle cookies to make adorable sandwich desserts.

Recipe: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Vanilla bean cheesecake is elevated with a glassy, brûléed top. 

Recipe: Butter Toffee-Pecan Layer Cake

Creamy toffee frosting coats this delicious vanilla layer cake.

Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake-Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist vanilla cake is sandwiched between two layers of red velvet cheesecake in this gorgeous holiday cake.

Recipe: Cushaw Pie with Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce

Top this winter squash filling with our vanilla bean custard and candied pecans. 

Recipe: Snowball Cake

 
Use a biscuit cutter to cut sheet cake into small bites. Transform them into "snowballs" for your next winter gathering.  

Recipe: Buttermilk-Glazed Mini Fig Cakes with Vanilla Hard Sauce

Top these mini cakes with vanilla hard sauce while they're still warm.

Recipe: Chocolate Velvet Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla buttercream balances out the rich chocolate of the cake.

Recipe: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Vanilla-rum sauce adds extra sweetness to this fun coffee cake rendition.