Metallic taste in cupcakes?

dollkey · 03-21-2011, 07:52 PM

So I used this recipe from One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes For Two | How Sweet It Is

But I used almond flour, Splenda, one whole egg (didn't wanna waste) aand coconut oil instead of butter.

I microwaved it because I thought it could be like an OMM. I nuked it for almost 2 minutes because it was really wet.

When I tasted it, the cupcakes have a metallic taste to them. What could have caused it? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Charski · 03-21-2011, 07:59 PM

May be the baking powder. Try cutting it back a little bit, or buy the aluminum-free kind if you can find it there.

Charski · 03-21-2011, 07:59 PM

Also - if you're replacing the regular flour with almond - use twice as much almond flour as the amount of regular flour called for.

fourstubbs · 03-21-2011, 08:17 PM

Hi dollkey~ that is strange, those are common items you always use. Did you use a different utensil to mix it with?

Ask someone else to try them and see if they taste funny. HTH

CarolynF · 03-21-2011, 08:18 PM

The only thing that might have a funky flavor is vanilla..Too much can give a bitter taste.

ravenrose · 03-21-2011, 09:02 PM

you don't mention baking powder, did you use any? that really tastes metallic if you overdo it! it's not very good for you to use too much either. try cutting the amount you used in half and see if you get enough lift. and just because this came up the other day... you didn't use baking soda by mistake did you? I realize that's a remote thing, but it wouldn't taste good! LOL

Beeb · 03-21-2011, 09:06 PM

Believe it or not it could be the egg. I have had this happen to me when I was just eating an egg by itself so that is why I'm thinking this could be your problem.

Don't know why this happens, either.....sorry!

dollkey · 03-21-2011, 10:41 PM

My Dh said it tasted like dirt LOL

The recipe asked for 1/4 t baking powder.

beeb it COULD be the egg. I dunno... I just don't wanna waste more almonds.

PaminKY · 03-24-2011, 07:28 AM

I would suspect the splenda myself. Did you use liquid or powdered? Years ago when I first started using liquid splenda I put too much in some things and there was a very distinctive unpleasant metallic taste. Those failures went straight to the garbage.

I no longer use splenda but I learned from those mistakes.

Jennywren · 03-24-2011, 07:52 AM

I don't know if this will help, but on another website I read of someone's problem of always getting a metallic taste from commercial baking powders...so someone posted this recipe for a homemade baking powder. She responded with a big Thankyou, said it had been a big help (so I am thinking it works although I haven't actually tried it myself). Thought I'd post it here...just in case you might like to try it--especially if you can't find the aluminum-free baking powder where you're located.
Here is a copy&paste of their recipe...so I'm quoting here:

Baking Powder Recipe (I don’t like the metallic taste that comes w/commercial baking powders).

Combine: 1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. cornstarch (optional)
OR for a larger batch:
Combine: ¼ c. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. baking soda
Store airtight-will keep abt 4 wks. If it gets clumpy during storage, you may need to sift it before using it. I usually just make the small batch and not be concerned about storage issues. End quote

I don't know if it'll help...but just in case you'd like to try it...
Jenn

MiRedkitty · 03-26-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dollkey

My Dh said it tasted like dirt LOL

The recipe asked for 1/4 t baking powder.

beeb it COULD be the egg. I dunno... I just don't wanna waste more almonds.

My husband says that alot too!

When I make LC baked goods, he either says that or that it sucks all the moisture out of his mouth! WHATEVER...I like it, and I guess that's all that matters!

Davian · 03-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeb

Believe it or not it could be the egg. I have had this happen to me when I was just eating an egg by itself so that is why I'm thinking this could be your problem.

Don't know why this happens, either.....sorry!

My DD just complained of this problem this week - how odd is that. I made her eggs in my omelet pan just like I always do and that's exactly what she said to me "my eggs taste like metal." I don't eat eggs so I was totally baffled.

03-21-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
dollkey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,937 Gallery: dollkey Stats: restart 06-11/150.2/150.2/108 ht 4'11" WOE: Dukan Attack Phase Start Date: 06/13/11	Metallic taste in cupcakes? So I used this recipe from One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes For Two \| How Sweet It Is But I used almond flour, Splenda, one whole egg (didn't wanna waste) aand coconut oil instead of butter. I microwaved it because I thought it could be like an OMM. I nuked it for almost 2 minutes because it was really wet. When I tasted it, the cupcakes have a metallic taste to them. What could have caused it? Any suggestions? Thanks!

03-21-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,069 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	you don't mention baking powder, did you use any? that really tastes metallic if you overdo it! it's not very good for you to use too much either. try cutting the amount you used in half and see if you get enough lift. and just because this came up the other day... you didn't use baking soda by mistake did you? I realize that's a remote thing, but it wouldn't taste good! LOL Last edited by ravenrose; 03-21-2011 at 09:03 PM..

03-24-2011, 07:52 AM	#10
Jennywren Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 101 Gallery: Jennywren	I don't know if this will help, but on another website I read of someone's problem of always getting a metallic taste from commercial baking powders...so someone posted this recipe for a homemade baking powder. She responded with a big Thankyou, said it had been a big help (so I am thinking it works although I haven't actually tried it myself). Thought I'd post it here...just in case you might like to try it--especially if you can't find the aluminum-free baking powder where you're located. Here is a copy&paste of their recipe...so I'm quoting here: Baking Powder Recipe (I don’t like the metallic taste that comes w/commercial baking powders). Combine: 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. cornstarch (optional) OR for a larger batch: Combine: ¼ c. cream of tartar 2 Tbsp. baking soda Store airtight-will keep abt 4 wks. If it gets clumpy during storage, you may need to sift it before using it. I usually just make the small batch and not be concerned about storage issues. End quote I don't know if it'll help...but just in case you'd like to try it... Jenn Last edited by Jennywren; 03-24-2011 at 07:54 AM..

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03-21-2011, 07:59 PM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,813 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	May be the baking powder. Try cutting it back a little bit, or buy the aluminum-free kind if you can find it there.

03-21-2011, 08:17 PM	#4
fourstubbs Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Last Frontier Posts: 1,925 Gallery: fourstubbs Stats: 225/220/142.3/135 WOE: IDEAL PROTEIN Start Date: Restart July 2012	Hi dollkey~ that is strange, those are common items you always use. Did you use a different utensil to mix it with? Ask someone else to try them and see if they taste funny. HTH

03-21-2011, 08:18 PM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,823 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	The only thing that might have a funky flavor is vanilla..Too much can give a bitter taste.

03-21-2011, 09:06 PM	#7
Beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where Super Storm Sandy Wiped Out All My Childhood Memories!! Posts: 11,753 Gallery: Beeb Stats: 152 WOE: Thintuition - Intuitive Eating	Believe it or not it could be the egg. I have had this happen to me when I was just eating an egg by itself so that is why I'm thinking this could be your problem. Don't know why this happens, either.....sorry!

03-21-2011, 10:41 PM	#8
dollkey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,937 Gallery: dollkey Stats: restart 06-11/150.2/150.2/108 ht 4'11" WOE: Dukan Attack Phase Start Date: 06/13/11	My Dh said it tasted like dirt LOL The recipe asked for 1/4 t baking powder. beeb it COULD be the egg. I dunno... I just don't wanna waste more almonds.

03-24-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
PaminKY Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,190 Gallery: PaminKY	I would suspect the splenda myself. Did you use liquid or powdered? Years ago when I first started using liquid splenda I put too much in some things and there was a very distinctive unpleasant metallic taste. Those failures went straight to the garbage. I no longer use splenda but I learned from those mistakes.