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vanilla extract substitutes

I've notice that virtually every baking recipe has vanilla extract in it. Does vanilla do something special that is unrelated to the flavor of the baked product, or can I substitute a different extract to enhance the specific flavor? For example, my banana cake recipe includes vanilla. Can I substitute banana extract to enhance the banana flavor? Will the absence of vanilla in that situation negatively impact the cake?

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  • Hi Jeanne - Vanilla extract is like salt in savory dishes, it just enhances the flavor of all of the other ingredients. So I would recommend, rather than replacing the vanilla, using another extract in conjunction with the vanilla. I think this will yield more balanced flavor overall. Hope that helps! Best, Lynn C.

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