Caroline's Hazelnut Essence is an oil-based flavouring that delivers a warm, toasty hazelnut flavour to buttercream, ganache, and baked goods without the issues caused by alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier won't cause chocolate to seize, making it an ideal companion for chocolate and hazelnut combinations — a classic pairing for a reason. Key Details Size: 20ml Type: Oil-based flavouring Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, white and dark chocolate, cakes, biscuits Brand: Caroline's Best For Hazelnut buttercream for chocolate and hazelnut celebration cakes Hazelnut ganache for drip cakes, tarts, and filled chocolates Nutty biscotti, praline-inspired slices, and hazelnut shortbread Coffee and hazelnut cupcake combinations 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.
