Today’s post comes from my lovely and talented critique partner, Sue. She’s super-fab. Check her out on the Twit: @scwine
J is for Jaffa Cake
Yes, I know. You know about Hob Nobs and Cadbury’s, you may even drink tea like the British do, but I’m betting you don’t know what a Jaffa Cake is, and that okay. Great, even. Because once you know, and you actually taste one, you’ll be dreaming about them, and worse, eating them constantly. It takes at least three weeks to kick the habit. It’s bad. These fascinating little cookies have a layer of yellow cake, with a strip of orange jelly on top, covered in dark chocolate. The description doesn’t do them justice. But next time you are shopping, and you come across the ‘International’ aisle, or, rather quaintly, the ‘exotic foods’ section (that’s in a Stop and Shop in CT), pick up a pack of Jaffa cakes. Double dog dare you. Or, make them from this lovely British recipe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/homemadejaffacakes_91480
Oh yes, you’re going DOWN!
Ophelia London 
Hi, I found you via A to Z blog challenge! I picked you out to read because of the name Ophelia London.
I'm in the UK, and have free access to Jaffa cakes! It's best not to open a packet. Not unless you want to eat them ALL. I made a giant Jaffa cake once – about 12″ diameter – that was pretty amazing!!!
Oh boy. I love sweets and here's something I've never had. Somehow I doubt that I'll find them in rural North Carolina.
love this! i miss them, as you don't see them around here as much as hob nobs…thanks for the recipe link!
i think I might have to make a special trip to England just so I can stag some authentic jaffa cakes! They sound so incredibly delicious!
If I can't find them here in Texas, I might have to order some online. (I had to do that with Drakes Coffee Cakes. Totally worth it!)
I love hobnobs too, but I have yet to try the jaffa cakes–this blog was written by my crit partner who is from England. Isn't she mean to not send me any first???
those homemade ones look amazing! the real deal are gooood though (sorry).
My husband says they are great. I'm wondering why he didn't share. 😦
*Shudder* Jaffa Cakes tear me apart. I was only introduced to them when I moved to England. On the one hand, the texture thoroughly disturbs me… on the other, I have these strange cravings for them even if I don't actually like them. What are they doing to me?
Should I try to make some this weekend? I think I shall. (Blog post of the disastrous results to follow….)
Why have people been so selfish with them? I want to cry!!!
Haha. Isn't that weird?? I'm the same with pineapple: I CRAVE them, then I'm sick for a day.
Jaye (this is Sue), I am ALSO in very rural NC, and I found them in the International section in Harris Teeter. Not sure how close you are to a HT, but it's worth sneaking a peek to see if they have them! Good luck!
Will definitely look for these at World Market the next time I get a Munchie bar or TimTam craving.
My sis-in-law picked some up for me at the British Emporium in G'vine. One box down….