Blum S Coffee Crunch Cake Valerie
She did it such justice that she was approached by a tearful woman who claimed i tasted my childhood.
Blum s coffee crunch cake valerie. We were quickly recognized as one of the nations top chocolatiers later introducing preserves cakes catering and cafes one nestled into the heart of echo park. Blum s coffee crunch cake ships frozen with dry ice. The iconic blum s pastry shops in san francisco closed in the 1970s but luckily gordon has recreated their signature cake featuring coffee whipped cream frosting and a coffee flavored honeycomb. Directions for the coffee crunch.
Blum s coffee crunch cake at valerie confections even though they are known for their petits fours and chocolates i am here today to let you know about their coffee crunch cake. Blum s coffee crunch cake. One of the great things about dessert is its power to stick in people s minds. I could write a good two to three paragraphs on this cake.
Such is the case with blum s coffee cake a beloved dessert sweet author valerie gordon decided to resurrect. Blum s coffee crunch cake. To make the coffee crunch. Since 2004 valerie gordon has led the evolution of valerie confections.
Since the beginning we ve placed the. One of valerie gordon s many talents is rediscovering historical california cakes. Cake may be stored frozen for up to 2 weeks. The caffeinated honeycomb crunch adds a textural sensation to the fluffy cake so be liberal with it just make sure to add it right before you serve as its melt in your mouth quality means it ll.
When the blum s stores closed in the 80s the recipe for this cake was such a well kept secret it was at risk of disappearing forever. With locations in san francisco and los angeles blum s iconic cake had fans all over the state including valerie a san francisco native. So when the los angeles times asked her to recreate the famous coffee crunch cake from blum s bakery she was on the case. Sift baking soda onto a sheet of wax paper.
Does dessert get any better than banana rum ice cream sauce. Ten years ago valerie was approached by the los angeles times to recreate the famous coffee crunch cake from blum s bakery for a special feature on wedding cakes. Add the sugar coffee and corn syrup to the pot and cook over medium high heat stirring occasionally with a heatproof silicone spatula until the mixture reaches 270 f about 10 minutes. Do nottouch dry ice with bare hands.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of a 4 to 6 quart heavy pot. Blum s coffee crunch cake. Upon arrival place the cake in the freezer. Combine coffee sugar and corn syrup in a heavy 4 quart saucepan.
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