It'd be difficult to dispute that vanilla extract is a delicious ingredient ... Better yet, a classic buttery pound cake with added almond makes the ideal easy accompaniment to teatime, perhaps ...

they make a similar almond cake called gato d'ametla, which is flavoured with the grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and sometimes a few drops of vanilla extract ...

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add butter, egg, milk and vanilla, almond extract and lemon extract. Mix until just combined. Pour about half of batter into ...