IS VANILLA EXTRACT VEGAN RECIPES

Steps:

• Vanilla beans and vodka are the only two ingredients needed for a recipe for homemade vanilla extract.
• Using scissors or a knife, cut the vanilla beans in half straight. If desired, leave a small amount intact at the end. If necessary, cut the beans to fit the height of your jar.
• Fill an 8-ounce jar halfway with beans. Cover with rubbing alcohol. Screw on the lid and mix thoroughly.
• Place in a cool, dark location. Allow for a minimum of two months. The stronger the vanilla flavor, the longer it sits. Shake the jar once a week, or as often as you can remember, while it’s sitting.
• They will change color, develop a much stronger flavor of the vegan vanilla extract, and be ready to use in your baking after about 5 weeks. Fill with more vodka after use. The vanilla will continue to be flavored with the same beans for up to a year.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
• Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and mix into the butter mixture along with the vanilla extract.
• Fold in the flour, adding a little milk until the mixture is of a dropping consistency. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are three quarters full.
• Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes. Then place on a wire rack.
• For the buttercream icing, beat the butter until soft. Add half the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
• Add the remaining icing sugar with 1 tbsp milk, adding more milk if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add food colouring (optional) and mix well.
• Spoon the buttercream into a piping bag and add a nozzle of your choice. Pipe in a swirl motion and then enjoy!