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Despite vanilla being the second most expensive spice after saffron, Château Gâteaux has chosen to use this gorgeously familiar flavouring in our Vanilla Dream Cake – it is moist and layered with vanilla-infused Chantilly cream and topped with fine white chocolate shavings. The whole cake is as delicate, light and as pretty as an orchid. We think it would be the perfect cake to serve as dessert if you host a birthday lunch for a special group of girlfriends. You can show you are on trend by decorating your Vanilla Dream with raspberries, pistachios, and edible flowers.
Madagascar and Indonesia are the main producing regions of the commonly used Bourbon vanilla.
There is a heart-warming and true story of Edmond Albius, a twelve-year-old slave child (we’re talking the year 1841) living on the island of Réunion, who discovered that the orchid plant could be hand pollinated. A phenomenal discovery for such a young child. It opened up the global cultivation of the Vanilla orchid, but of course, still made the growing of these plants very labour intensive.
An absolutely delicious way to serve a slice of one of our magnificent chocolate-inspired cakes – think Chocolate Nostalgia (rich and biscuity), Rococo Chocolate Cake, a luxurious B-1 cake or take a peek at our website for more tempting chocolate delights. Sorry, we got so excited about all our cakes we got side-tracked. Back to our delicious serving suggestion…whip up some fresh vanilla cream, here is the perfect recipe:
– Use heavy whipping cream as it holds its shape and is creamier (250ml)
– Add icing sugar to sweeten (2 tablespoons)
– Add vanilla essence to make it sensational (half a teaspoon, or a little more if you prefer)
Top tip: To make it perfect EVERY TIME, put your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 20 minutes (yes, that’s right) and make sure your cream is as cold as possible. Put all your ingredients in your super chilled bowl and whisk on high speed for about a minute until soft peaks form. Don’t overbeat. Voila you’re done!
Now you are ready to place your slice of delicious chocolate cake on a beautiful plate, carefully spoon a dollop of vanilla whipped cream on the side (or on top), and serve. Silky and heavenly.
Vanilla is used to flavour all kinds of delectable edibles, from biscuits to cakes, to chocolate, to ice cream and many other dairy products. Vanilla can be used as a sugar substitute, and its powerful aroma stimulates the brain, releasing endorphins and making you feel soothing relief and calmness. Its anti-inflammatory properties are known to ease toothache. Now that’s a helpful bit of info. It is also used in fragrances from perfume to candles and aromatherapy. All this from a dainty little orchid!
Order our cakes online right now and keep it in your freezer, so you can produce it with no fuss or bother at your next celebratory gathering.
Château Gâteaux is your answer for every occasion.
