After what seems like countless zipcar cancellations and snow storm-causing train delays, I finally made it to Baked, the bakery in Red Hook, Brooklyn I’ve been going on about (remember those peanut butter crispy bars and yummy brownies?). To say that it was the farthest I’ve traveled for a dessert doesn’t even cover it. My friend Brianna, who always seems to accompany me on my food explorations with no objections, met me at my apartment and from there we took two trains to a bus to another bus (we got on the wrong bus, of course, and had to wait for a 3rd- not that anyone’s counting) to get to the Bakery. It was very likely we had crossed a border somewhere in the midst of the many turns that were made at all of the foreign-sounding streets, but I needed my cake.

All in all I would guestimate about an hour and a half for the going-part of the trip. Now that’s dedication, innit? When we got there, I was snapping away with my camera and Brianna ordered a piece of the red velvet cake that we shared. It was tasty but not to die for- the frosting had a hint of cinnamon that threw me off, as I’m a real classic frosting lover- she agreed. One chocolate “steamer” later, and I packed my bag with a chocolate-peanut butter cupcake (of course), and a sweet and salty brownie.

The brownie was just perfect. It was incredibly moist and fudgy (and I really mean it; I ate it on a plate with a fork), with a kick from the fleur de sel and a hint of caramel that really made it just phenomenal.  I had my heart set on getting a slice of sweet and salty cake or the malt ball cake, neither of which were available when we went there (it’s a good thing I have that cookbook). So, the trip. Was it worth it? I have to say it was (especially for those brownies), unless you have the cookbook at home so you can at least make your own. No pressure.

Baked
359 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn NY 11231
718-222-0345
bakednyc.com