Using Liqueur Instead Of Extract

Decorating By frindmi Updated 23 Aug 2007 , 4:15am by frindmi

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frindmi Posted 22 Aug 2007 , 2:52pm
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I've got a question. I'm making a cake today that calls for strawberry extract. I decided to use a strawberry liqueur instead. Would I use the same amount? More... less? Any ideas?

Thanks.

Inma

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Brickflor Posted 22 Aug 2007 , 5:20pm
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I don't have an answer for that exactly but just wanted to share something I've been trying lately. I've been testing this on cupcakes lately, once they are cooled I brush the tops with peach schnapps and it is soooooo good! I'd be afraid to use alcohol in a recipe unless it specifically calls for it so maybe someone will have a better answer icon_biggrin.gif

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crazycakes2007 Posted 22 Aug 2007 , 6:34pm
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I think extract is often has a more concentrated, stronger taste than liqueur, so I would do it by taste. It is not hard to add a little at a time until you get the right taste. If the alcohol is getting too strong but the strawberry is not strong enough, you can add a little extract to top it off, or fresh strawberriy puree... but maybe you don't have the extract! Sounds delicious! <<<<<<Cheryl

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frindmi Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 4:15am
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Thanks for the replies. I ended up using the wild strawberry liqueur, same proportions as noted in the recipe (didn ´t want to try raw batter to see if it needed some more icon_wink.gif) and it turned out good. The liqueur sorts of smells like something called "granadina" which a neighbor used in milkshakes when I was growing up. So yummy!

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