Alternative to brandy/calvados
Hi!
I'm planning to make this recipe without alcohol. What could be used instead of brandy or Calvados? It could sound crazy, but I think coffee could be amazing, to soak the dates!
Cheers!
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Heavenly Apple Brandy Cake
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This cake is popular on this site, although I've never made it: https://food52.com/recipes/19828-teddie-s-apple-cake
My personal favorite among apple cakes is here: https://lookimadethat.com/?s=apple+cake
If you're set on this recipe, I'd second Miss_Karen's suggestion that you soak the fruit in tea since it wouldn't add even more sweetness and the tannic flavor might also offset the sweetness.
Also, consider quality white grape juice or stone fruit juice (apricot, plum, peach).