Vanilla Cake Soak – a recipe for soaking sponge cake with step-by-step photos

Vanilla is considered the queen of spices for good reason. Not only does it pair well with any flavor, but it also helps unify them into a cohesive bouquet. This is especially helpful if you love experimenting with spices and aromatics but are worried the results won't live up to your expectations.

Nutritional value per serving

72.1 kcal

Proteins: 0.2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 17.4 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 5 min
Time in the kitchen: 2 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Vanilla cake icing

Ingredients

Servings

Water

250 ml
Sugar

200 G
Cane sugar

70 G
Salt

1 pinch
Vanilla extract

1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour both types of sugar into a saucepan and immediately add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

When the syrup boils, cook it for another 5 minutes over low heat and remove from the stove.

Step 4

Let the syrup cool for 20-30 minutes to room temperature. Then add the vanilla and mix well.

Step 5

The vanilla syrup is ready. Use it to soak desserts and as an additive to hot drinks and cocktails.

Can be replaced

You can replace vanilla extract in this recipe with vanilla essence or a vanilla bean. Just don't use vanillin. It has a completely different flavor and lacks all the unique properties of the natural spice. Furthermore, if you use too much vanillin, the soak will have a distinct bitterness. If you don't have vanilla, it's better to simply make sugar syrup.

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