A timeless baking essential, this oil-based Vanilla Essence delivers a warm, sweet vanilla flavour to cakes, biscuits, and icings. Highly concentrated and heat-stable, it is ideal for everyday baking and works particularly well in buttercream, custard, and white chocolate. This product is currently out of stock — contact us for availability. 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 Vanilla sponge cakes and cupcakes Vanilla buttercream and royal icing Biscuits, shortbread, and sugar cookies White chocolate and cream-based desserts Frequently Asked Questions How much Vanilla 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 vanilla 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.
