I made a batch of Buttercream Dream today and decided to substitute almond extract for the vanilla. The recipe calls for 3 tsp of vanilla, so I added 3 tsp of almond extract. Obviously this was a mistake, because the taste of almond is SO STRONG! I actually like it, but I'm unsure as to whether other people will. The frosting is for chocolate cupcakes for a family function on Sunday (not paying customers).
Also, half the batch is regular buttercream, and the other half I added cocoa to for a chocolate taste. You can taste the almond through that, too, and again, it's not bad.
I guess my questions are, have you noticed that people are grossed out by a strong almond taste, and is there any way for me cut the taste?
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