Irish Cream Essence Oil Based Flavouring 20ml

Caroline's Irish Cream Essence is an oil-based flavouring that captures the rich, creamy, whiskey-tinged character of Irish cream liqueur — without the alcohol concerns of extract-based flavourings. The oil carrier blends smoothly into buttercream and ganache without causing chocolate to seize, making it a sophisticated choice for adult celebration cakes and indulgent desserts.

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, mousse, baked goods
• Brand: Caroline's

Best For

• Irish cream buttercream for adult birthday and celebration cakes
• Chocolate ganache with a creamy, liqueur-inspired flavour
• Irish cream truffles and filled chocolates for gifting
• Flavouring cheesecakes, mousse cakes, and no-bake desserts

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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