Vanilla essence, extract and paste

[Tasty]

I want to try a cashew chocolate cake today and for the filling it says to use 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste or 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence. I  have neither so I just wanted to ask if I can use vanilla extract and how much - 1 or 2 teaspoons?

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Tasty, Vanilla Extract is Vanilla Essence so use two teaspoons.  Hope it turns out nice,

[Cuilidh]

Does this recipe use cashews instead of flour or almonds?  Would be interested to see the recipe, Tasty.

PS   Now is a good time to get a batch of your own vanilla essence started so that you will always have some on hand and it will be ready for Xmas gifts at the end of the year!

[Tasty]

Cuilidh - this is a cheesecake recipe so I guess it uses cashews as a dairy free alternative instead of cream cheese.

I only ended up using 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and it's freezing so we'll see how it turns out.

Will look into making my own....hasn't been on my to do list.