Caroline's Cherry Essence is an oil-based flavouring that brings a sweet, fruity cherry flavour to your cakes and bakes without the concerns that come with alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier blends seamlessly into buttercream and ganache without causing chocolate to seize, making it a go-to for both chocolate cherry combinations and bright fruit-forward creations. Key Details Size: 20ml Type: Oil-based flavouring Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, white chocolate, sponge cakes, cupcakes Brand: Caroline's Best For Cherry buttercream for Black Forest-style cakes and layered sponges Dark chocolate ganache with a cherry flavour for filled chocolates Cherry-flavoured white chocolate bark and truffles Cherry cupcakes, loaf cakes, and fruity celebration bakes Frequently Asked Questions How much Caroline's essence should I use? Start with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per cupcake batch or per 500g of buttercream. Oil-based essences are highly concentrated, so it is best to start with less and adjust to taste. What's the difference between an essence and an extract? Oil-based essences like Caroline's use an oil carrier rather than alcohol. This makes them a better choice for chocolate, ganache, and buttercream — alcohol-based extracts can cause chocolate to seize and may create separation in fat-based mixtures. Browse our full range of baking essences and flavourings and essences at Baking Pleasures.
