Scratch Cakes W/liquer

Baking By Lenette Updated 30 Sep 2007 , 2:35pm by Brickflor

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Lenette Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 10:25pm
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I would like to make a cake using limoncello and tequila rose liquers (to clarify I mean 2 separate cakes icon_smile.gif )

Do I sub part of the liquid in my recipe or sub the liquor for the flavoring (vanilla)? Any tips on using these? TIA! icon_smile.gif

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lionladydi Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 10:42pm
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Just using a tsp. of either one to replace the vanilla wouldn't give it much flavor. I would say to substitute it for at least part of the liquid but probably all of the liquid. If you can't figure it out, just send me the Tequila Rose. I love it. Tastes wonderful in hot chocolate...........

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mkolmar Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 10:49pm
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You need to substitute part of the water/milk asked for in a cake with the liquior. The more you use the stronget the flavor. Start out with 1/2 to 2/3 of the liquid to be liquior and just adjust it form there.
Sound like some good cakes!

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KoryAK Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 10:53pm
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You can put some in the cake in place of part of the water, but the best effect will be if you use the liquor in some simple syrup and brush it on as you are assembling the layers.

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Lenette Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 11:07pm
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Thank you! I wasn't sure about subbing out the liquid since I use buttermilk in my recipes. I thought it would affect the rise, texture and such. I do like the idea for the simple syrup too though. Thanks for you input, I will try it soon! icon_smile.gif

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lionladydi Posted 30 Sep 2007 , 3:07am
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Originally Posted by Lenette

Thank you! I wasn't sure about subbing out the liquid since I use buttermilk in my recipes. I thought it would affect the rise, texture and such. I do like the idea for the simple syrup too though. Thanks for you input, I will try it soon! icon_smile.gif




Guess that means you won't be sending me the Tequila Rose? icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif

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Brickflor Posted 30 Sep 2007 , 2:35pm
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I wasn't sure about subbing out the liquid since I use buttermilk in my recipes. I thought it would affect the rise, texture and such




I'm always worried about that too so I've been experimenting with just brushing the liquor on top of the baked cakes/cupcakes. I will put some in a little bowl and keep brushing it on every hour or so until I see that the cake isn't absorbing anymore. So far I've used peach schnapps, kahlua, mango rum and godiva chocolate liquor. That godiva stuff-WOW! I brushed it on some chocolate cake scraps then put some choc bc on it, oh my, far and away the best cake I've ever tasted!!

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