When I removed my Christmas cake from the oven I poured brandy over it. However, I have now discovered that one of my Christmas guests is a recovered alcoholic. Does this mean I can't let him have any cake?
2007-12-07 03:55:05 · 13 answers · asked by Spanishscotty 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Let the person know what you did and have them make the decision..
If you actually cook with alcohol the alcohol burns off and leaves flavor...
2007-12-07 03:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by swizel Mcpeon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your homemade cake sounds lovely! I am also a recovered alcoholic and can only really speak for myself, I don't eat Xmas pudd or cake with alcohol in. In fact I have to be very careful at Christmas time as the stuff is in everything! x
2007-12-07 23:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by farleyjackmaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alcohol in the cake cooks into the mix and some evaporates. This is just for flavor. I would let him know that you did use Brandy to cook with and then let him decide. I don't think that that small of an amount shoudl be an issue.
2007-12-07 12:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by ~Sara~ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I don't think so...each piece of cake is only going to contain a tiny amount of alcohol and I don't think you can really taste it anyway. I would just let him know that it does contain a bit of alcohol and then he can decide whether he wants some or not. Enjoy your cake!
2007-12-07 14:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Claire E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just let your guest know, the amount in a slice of cake is going to be small, unless you used a whole bottle.
2007-12-07 11:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend what you did to your cake and let him decide. I think that it would be fun. It's not like your doing shots of brandy and then taking a bite of cake. It's a small amount that really isn't going to have any affect on them.
2007-12-07 12:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ummm you might want to make another cake without the alcohol and make some other kinds of sweets that should solve the problem i hope this help
2007-12-07 12:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by littlemama66441 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it would be advisable as the alcohol isnt burnt off. but so they dont feel left out you could either make or buy a small one to cut thier slice from. hope it all goes well and you have a nice time
2007-12-07 12:19:47 · answer #8 · answered by lily 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it would be the gracious hostess
who would be fair and also offer an alternative.
2007-12-07 22:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no , as the cake is baked the alcohol will evaporate
2007-12-07 11:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by Stan Darsh 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋