Comments on: Timely News … Chocolate Zucchini Bread Trumps Classic Version

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:17:22 +0000

Hi Bettina–First, welcome to gfe. I’m happy to have you here! I’d probably make exactly that substitution, at least the first time I tried it. I’ve read guidance that says that agave is so much sweeter than granulated sugar that you can replace 1 cup of sugar with 1/3 cup of agave, but I don’t think that would be sweet enough for me. And on the other end, I’ve read guidance that says sub 3/4 cup of agave for 1 cup of granulated sugar just as you’re doing. I’ve also read that you should reduce other liquids and reduce the oven temperature 25 degrees, but first time around, I’d do exactly what you are doing and see how that works. I wouldn’t add more flour mixture. I might reduce the oil a bit. because there can be such a thing as too much liquid. A lot of bloggers don’t offer substitution suggestions because it’s really a guessing game. It’s important for you to get in the kitchen and start figuring out how your favorite ingredients “behave” when substituted. Best of luck! Let us know please!

Shirley

By: Bettina

Bettina — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:57:37 +0000

Hi, I would like to use agave in place of the sugar. Would I use 3/4 c instead of 1 C for the sugar? And do I add more of the flour mixture? Thanks for the advise…

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By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:38:55 +0000

Hi Kathy–So good to see you again! And, big on your comment—thank you so much for your kind words! Well, you know … there’s truth in advertising and all that, but that’s why there was the “is it cake? or bread?” discussion. Plus, I had to let folks know that it was another way to use zucchini. Now as far as what you call it when you serve it to your family, that’s entirely up to you. LOL So glad you enjoyed it so much! I have some more zucchini in the freezer so I can make it this winter when I love using my oven. Yes, you make a good point about it retaining the look from when it’s placed in the pan. I’ll go update my post to let folks know to make it as pretty as they want it at that time.

Thanks again for all the kudos on this one! I’m working on a recipe right now that will be a pleaser when it’s perfected …
Shirley

By: KathyinMD

KathyinMD — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:25:44 +0000

WOW! This is super chocolatey! I don’t know that I’d even have zucchini in the title because this is definitely chocolate bread! I really like the texture, though I was really worried because the batter was extremely stiff. I think next time I’ll try to smooth it out in the pan; when it baked, it kept the very lumpy look that it had when I scooped the batter in the pan. But looks aren’t everything – flavor and texture are WONDERFUL! Thank you for another winning recipe!

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By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:09:50 +0000

Thanks, Liz! Your Blog Party is certainly a lot of fun.

Shirley