Caramel Essence Oil Based Flavouring 20ml

Caroline's Caramel Essence is an oil-based flavouring that brings a warm, sweet caramel flavour to everything from buttercream to ganache. Unlike alcohol-based extracts, the oil carrier won't cause chocolate to seize or buttercream to separate — making it a dependable choice whether you're filling a drip cake or whipping up a batch of caramel cupcakes.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml
• Type: Oil-based flavouring
• Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way
• Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, white chocolate, caramel desserts, baked goods
• Brand: Caroline's

Best For

• Caramel buttercream for drip cakes, layered sponges, and cupcakes
• Caramel-flavoured white chocolate ganache and truffles
• Deepening the flavour of caramel cheesecakes and tarts
• Salted caramel baked goods including slices, brownies, and cookies

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.

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