Add the warming, caramel-tinged flavour of rum to your bakes with this oil-based Rum Essence. Concentrated and heat-stable, it brings depth to fruit cakes, biscuits, chocolate, and rich desserts — all the flavour, without the alcohol. Key Details Size: 20ml Base: Oil-based Concentration: Highly concentrated — use sparingly Usage rate: Approximately ¼–½ teaspoon per standard batch Suitable for: Cakes, biscuits, icings, chocolate, and confectionery Best For Fruit cakes and Christmas cakes Chocolate truffles and ganache Biscuits and shortbread Rum and raisin-style desserts Frequently Asked Questions How much Rum Essence should I use in a recipe? Oil-based essences are highly concentrated. Start with ¼ to ½ teaspoon per standard batch (approximately 12 cupcakes or a 20cm round cake) and adjust to taste. A small amount delivers a strong, clean rum flavour — too much can result in a bitter aftertaste. What is the difference between a baking essence and a baking extract? Baking extracts are usually water or alcohol-based, which can affect moisture-sensitive preparations like chocolate or stiff icings. Oil-based essences like this one are formulated to blend into fats — butter, cream, and chocolate — without causing separation or texture changes, making them ideal for buttercream, ganache, and any fat-based recipe. Browse the full range of baking essences at Baking Pleasures, or explore our complete flavourings and essences collection for more options.
