Flour & baking · Liquid

Vanilla extract

Also called vanilla essence

Vanilla pods steeped in alcohol; the standard flavouring for cakes, cookies, custards and whipped cream.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodVanilla sugar

    Adds sugar; reduce the recipe's sugar a little. (use 2× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchAlmond extract

    A different, stronger marzipan flavour; use half. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Vanilla extract