looking for a substitute for liquor in a cake recipe

I'm making a Lady Baltimore cake the recipe called for chopped raisins and figs to be soaked in 1/2 cup of brandy can I substitute something other than liquor? This mixture goes into a frosting along with nuts and it is spread in the middle of the cake.

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Best Answer

If your objection is merely to using liquor then I would suggest Brandy Extract, technically, yes it does contain a wee bit of alcohol, like all good extracts, but it is inconsequential. (There are several good Brandy Extracts, the link is provide as an example, not an endorsement)

If you are simply 'out of brandy' and seeking a substitute, Whiskey or Bourbon would likely carry the closest flavor profile.

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Some extracts can be used in place of alcohol, for example, rum extract plus water in place of rum. Other substitutes include coffee creamers and coffee syrups. However, amounts vary widely and are not equal. It's best to test, beginning with small amounts and increasing as necessary.

What can replace alcohol in a cake?

Non-alcoholic wine, beef or chicken broth or stock, diluted red wine vinegar, red grape juice diluted with red wine vinegar or rice vinegar, tomato juice, liquid from canned mushrooms, plain water. Liquor distilled from molasses or sugar syrup.

What can I replace liquor with?

Apple juice, unsweetened apple juice concentrate, apple cider, or apple butter. Syrup from a can of apricots in heavy syrup, or apricot preserves. A strong chicken, beef or mushroom broth, or non-alcoholic beer. Chicken broth, white grape juice or ginger ale.

Can I substitute alcohol for water in a cake mix?

Yes. A cake mix can be made using alcohol in place of water. However, since liquor tends to evaporate, you may want to add in some extra milk or buttermilk to keep the mix moist. A quarter cup is all that is required.

What can replace rum in a cake?

Home > Rum > What Can I Substitute For Rum In Baking? Water, white grape juice, pineapple juice, apple juice or apple cider, or syrup flavored with almond extract can all be substituted for rum (light or dark).

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