Another solution would be to use less vanilla in yours and less oil in the pan to cook them. (elanaspantry.com)
I've tried light stuff with my ex's, but, looking for something less vanilla. (gaybdsmsingles.com)
Next comes the cake batter, which is basically my Vanilla Layer Cake batter with more brown sugar and the tiniest bit less vanilla extract. (e2bakesbrooklyn.com)