Siesta Key's Best Kept Secret
Hunting & Gathering
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WEDNESDAY MAY 18, 2016 |
BY LIZZY STEINER
LéLu Coffee Lounge’s specialty is caffeine and cocktails, but the Siesta Key establishment’s Mom’s Carrot Cake is worth more than a few shiny carats. A chunky mélange of diced carrots, nuts and dried fruit combines to form a slice like you can't quite identify, which is how LéLu owner Jennifer Smith wants it to stay. The recipe is her mother’s own and kept in close confidence, but a little bit of guesswork may provide the key to recreating this carroty treasure.
A careful analysis by SRQ staff led to the conclusion LéLu’s cake probably contains bits of dried pineapple in the batter and a hint of citrus (could it be lime?) in the frosting. Perhaps the tropical spin on this family favorite could be a subtle nod to LéLu’s Hawaiian vibe and current Floridian home.
LeLu Coffee Lounge, 5251 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, 941-346-5358
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