The Vanilla Extract Swap That Adds A Touch Of Spice To Your Cakes - Chowhound

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nata_vkusidey/Getty Images Baking cakes often requires attention to detail and a rigid adherence to the recipe, but sometimes there's room for flexibility. That could involve upgrading a basic box cake with ingredients such as coffee, booze, or banana. Other times, it's an ingredient swap; maple syrup can replace vanilla extract in a pinch, for example,…