Vanilla Sugar Loaf Recipe

So this recipe takes a little effort, but I am sure you will find it worth the time, especially if you like vanilla as much as I do. It is great as a cake or bread (if you can decide).

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 whole vanilla bean
• 2 cups cake flour, sifted
• 2 tablespoons cake flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large egg
• 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Pour 1 1/4 cups sugar into a jar. Split vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape tiny vanilla bean seeds into sugar; cut bean into 1 inch pieces, and add to vanilla sugar. Cover and shake vigorously to mix, or stir well. Let stand 24 hours.
2. Combine flour, baking powder; and salt; stir well. Beat butter at low speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Remove and discard pieces of vanilla bean from sugar. Gradually add vanilla sugar to butter; beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Pour batter into a lightly greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; stir well. Prick tiny holes in top of loaf with a wooden pick. Spoon glaze mixture over warm loaf; let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 additional minutes. remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Yield: 1 loaf

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Recipe Categories

• Meal Type: Cake
• Holiday Category: Christmas
• Preparation Time: More than 1 day