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Chatman J Cakes – now available on Etsy.com!

January 28, 2014 by Mary 23 Comments

OMG, I slept eight straight hours last night!!! I didn’t wake up once. I can’t believe it, nor can I remember the last time that happened. Usually I wake up after four hours, like clockwork, and have a heck of a time going back to sleep. Wow! This feels great! Maybe it’s due to the Chatman J Cakes we had last night for dessert.

I want to tell you about Jean Chatman. I met her at a foodie lecture event a few months ago. She’s a lovely lady and so very proud and excited about her cakes. She certainly makes them with LOVE, as you can tell and taste it. After 15 years in the corporate sector and years of hosting parties for families and friends, Jean decided to follow her dream and pursue her passion.

Chatman J Cakes Zucchini Bread.

The Zucchini Bread with walnuts

Jean asked if I would review them. She focuses on 3 varieties – Rum, Coconut and Zucchini bread with walnuts. Using organic and local ingredients, these cakes are mixed by hand. They are all delicious, but my personal favorite is the rum, which is so very moist and addictive. The coconut cake is topped with a layer of fluffy white wisps – but sadly my photos of that one got corrupted. I also loved the addition of walnuts in the Zucchini Bread. It’s a very nice touch.

Chatman J Cakes rum cake - amazing!!

The Rum Cake

Check out Chatman Cakes website where she has other delectable desserts – the cheesecake looks divine. And they’re now also available on Etsy.com.

If you live in NYC, you can find Chatman Cakes at Harlem Shake (hey, that rhymes) on 124th Street and Lenox Avenue or, in the spring, at Marcus Garvey Park on Saturdays from 9 am – 3 pm.

When you don’t have time to make a dessert yourself, this is a great buy. They’re homemade goodness –  it’s just from someone else’s home!

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    I love supporting local business and the cakes look wonderful. I’ll buy a cake and hope it has the same effect on me and I sleep through the night, that would be amazing!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:33 PM

      Maybe it was the rum that did it!! I’m so sorry about your finger, Suzanne, it must hurt so much!

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    The zucchini bread looks delicious. It is nice to see someone succeed in their dream job.
    Jovina Coughlin recently posted…What Can You Do With A Budget-Friendly Pork Shoulder?My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      I know – Jean is a really nice lady!

      Reply
  3. Margot says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    Such a lovely thing to support people who are following their heart’s desire and making food like this to bring a little happiness and home-cooked goodness to the world! The cakes sound and look delicious.
    Margot recently posted…Coconut Poached Chicken with Mango and Avocado SaladMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      They are delish!!! (I love your radish photo!)

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    I love the sound of these cakes and hope she sells a bazillion of them.
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      LOL!! Me too!!

      Reply
  5. yummychunklet says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    The cakes sound great!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      They are mighty yummy!!

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  6. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Delicious looking cakes and sounds like a great lady. I’ll have to stop by!
    Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl recently posted…Dark Chocolate Dreams Filled Butter Cookies + Cookbook GIVEAWAYMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      Oh yes – please do!!

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  7. Ada ~ More Food, Please says

    January 30, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    The cakes look so delicious! Making a note to visit Harlem Shake the next time I visit NYC!

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    • Mary Frances says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Oh that would be great!!

      Reply
  8. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    February 1, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    That cake looks wonderful, and my mouth watered just reading about it. YUM!!!

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 1, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    February 1, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Ooh, I think I could inhale the zucchini and walnut loaf…though, if it helped me sleep, I’d be just as thrilled with the rum 🙂
    Liz recently posted…Paris-Brest #FrenchFridayswithDorieMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 1, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      I hear you – totally agree!!!

      Reply
  10. Lidia says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I bet this cake was delicious!
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 11, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Yes indeedy!

      Reply
  11. The Healthy Epicurean says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    I particularly love the zucchini and walnut loaf – looks too delicious! Rum is great for knocking me out too 😉

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 11, 2014 at 4:51 PM

      Totally!! 🙂

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  12. Mary Frances says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:50 PM

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