Would you believe ..... the Trombetta bread turned out just terrible. I’m fairly shocked about it. There are two recipes on the page with the one I made being “less sweet, dryer” and I think the other one is what I’m used to making so maybe that’s part of the issue, plus I substituted Stevia for half the sugar. It’s dry and tastes flourey or like there’s too much baking powder in it (I rechecked & had followed the directions correctly). I cook a lot so utter failures don’t happen that often - this one is going to the chickens. I’ll try the other recipe (”rich, dark” is the description - more oil & sugar in it) and not do the Stevia substitution - I’ll just have to eat small pieces infrequently (boy, is that going to be tough!).
I'm sorry. I've never cooked with Stevia(is the name brand you used truvia?). Today my Aunt gave me some banana bread. She said it was dense, and good..It tasted bad to me, with a terrible aftertaste. I think she's using splenda instead of sugar.
Anyway, here is the recipe I use...only I add some mace, and allspice, too, oh, and pecans, instead of walnuts because in TX pecans are used the most in baking.
In the comments, there are some change-ups listed..half applesauce, half oil..less sugar, etc.