We interrupt this post to exclaim over a sweet treat my neighbor just brought me! She is just back from (New) Jersey and deposited at my door a delectable that can only be procured from the Garden State.....double crumb coffee cake!
A little piece of heaven.
I have tried to replicate this cake a couple of times, using Midwestern ingredients-- with varying results.
Ina's Coffeecake is great, but more of a stand alone than a substitution. Moist, rich, flavorful, but without the crumb topping that is the hallmark of the Jersey treat. At Smitten Kitchen, Deb has this alternative, but I am just not down with the rhubarb, or any other fruit messing up my double crumb fantasy. Next, Chris Kimball has recently thrown his hat in the ring with Cook's Illustrated's New York-Style Crumb Cake. I have to admit, the word style makes me nervous! (No link, sorry, but in true Vermont style, Chris is a little stingy with his recipes and makes you sign up for a 14 day 'free membership' on the website. Look around, you can find it pretty easily on line.). I haven't tried this one yet, but it is on the list. Meanwhile, I will be enjoying this coffee cake with a little Bon Jovi in the background!
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