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What Does Vanilla Extract Do. 1. Adds Flavor. Vanilla extract gives a sweet, soft flavor to baked recipes, like cakes, cookies, and pies. Pure vanilla extract has a richer taste than its synthetic counterpart because it contains about 500 organic components. Although synthetic vanilla is cheaper than the pure extract, …

Vanilla extract gives a sweet, soft flavor to baked recipes, like cakes, cookies, and pies. Pure vanilla extract has a richer taste than its synthetic counterpart because it contains about 500 organic components.

Making Your Own Vanilla Extract. If you would like to ensure the authenticity of the ingredients, you can make a homemade vanilla extract. All you will need is a glass bottle or jar, vanilla beans, and vodka or other liqueur of your choice. The ratio should be one vanilla bean for every two ounces of liqueur.

In recipes that contain eggs (mainly deserts), vanilla might not add any noticeable vanilla flavor but it will remove the unpleasant egg smell. Show activity on this post. I find vanilla extract doesn’t do much at all! I have baked cupcakes with and without vanilla extract but they both taste the same!