Chocolate Adventures in England – Jaffa Cakes
February 11, 2010
Tonight I find myself sitting in my sister's flat in London, England eating Jaffa Cakes and sipping Frangelico flavored coffee. I am visiting my sister and my brand new niece, only 2 days old.
What is Jaffa Cake?
The Jaffa Cake is a British favorite. The cake is a three layered treat about the size of a cookie. It is made with a bottom layer of sponge cake, a middle layer of orange flavored jelly, and a top layer of rich milk chocolate coating.
I am a fan of orange and chocolate pairings so it is easy to fall in love with Jaffa Cakes.
There are many different brands of Jaffa Cakes. Tonight I am enjoying Cadbury brand. I expected the coating to stand out since Cadbury IS chocolate around here! I am not disappointed.
At first, the chocolate has a low impact and the orange completely dominates in flavor. By the time everything blends and mixes in my mouth, the two flavors of orange and chocolate are balanced out and provide a nice combination. The finish is lingering with a milky aftertaste from the chocolate. The sponge cake is simply a flavor delivery mechanism and rather neutral in the whole experience.
Oh so Good!
The Jaffa Cake was introduced in 1927 by McVitie and Price and named after the Jaffa Orange. The Jaffa Orange, originally grown in the Jaffa region of Palestine, before Isreal became a state, is similar to Valencia oranges in taste, only sweeter.
Finding Jaffa Cakes in the states may not be as easy as finding it here in the UK, but it can be done. Once, I came across a box at my local US Aldi store.
Go ahead and give Jaffa Cakes a try! Finding them is worth the effort.
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