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Essential for cup-to-gram accuracy and repeatable bakes.
Shop scales ↗Alcohol-based extract of vanilla beans. Essential flavouring in most baking.
Reviewed by CupOrGram Editorial TeamData methodology: NIST-derived density references + recipe testing notesMethodology
Properties
Density Index
0.88 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
208g
Texture
Dry
Category
Baking
Top Substitute
Vanilla Bean Paste
Use 1:1
More intense flavour with visible bean specks. Premium substitute.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 52.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 68.7 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 104 grams |
| 1 cups | 208 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 312 grams |
| 2 cups | 416 grams |
| 3 cups | 625 grams |
| 4 cups | 833 grams |
Density: 0.88 g/ml
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Science Note: Precision within +/-0.002g
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Substitutions for Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Bean Paste
excellent1:1
More intense flavour with visible bean specks. Premium substitute.
More intense flavour with visible bean specks. Premium substitute.
Vanilla Powder
good1/2 tsp powder per 1 tsp extract
Alcohol-free. Good for frostings and no-bake recipes where alcohol won't evaporate.
Alcohol-free. Good for frostings and no-bake recipes where alcohol won't evaporate.
Storage Tips
Cool, dark place. Lasts indefinitely due to alcohol content.
Baking Science
Contains 250+ flavour compounds beyond vanillin. The alcohol evaporates during baking, leaving complex flavour. Enhances perception of sweetness.
Recipe Context
For chemical leavening: small weight changes alter rise and browning.
For quick breads: over-leavening can cause collapse after oven spring.
For cookies: balance leavening with acid source for predictable spread.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Expired leaveners can underperform even when measured correctly.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup vanilla extract = 208g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 196g-220g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: fine powders and leaveners settle during storage, changing cup density.