TO MAKE THE VANILLA SAUCE
USE 2 CUPS / 500ML OF ANY ONE THE FOLLOWING
- Store-bought ready to use carton of vanilla custard
- Custard powder prepared according to package instructions
- Your favourite homemade custard
- Instant vanilla pudding mix prepared according to package instructions.
TO MAKE THE VANILLA CUPCAKES
DRY INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ cups / 300g all-purpose or Cake Flour
- ¾ cup / 150g sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
WET INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup/ 250ml full fat ( full creamilk
- ½ cup / 115g melted butter
- 1 Tablespoon/15ml white or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons / 10ml vanilla extract
1. These cubes are going to be placed into the cake batter and baked. As the cakes bake, the vanilla cubes will melt creating a creamy rich sauce. It is best to allow the cubes of custard to freeze for at least 3 hours. This will make it easier to work with and handle and will not melt or defrost before baking.