Comments on: Emerald Isle Coffee Cake

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:53:11 +0000

I made this for Easter brunch for my nephew who is allergic to tree nuts, peanuts, and eggs. My husband loves crunchy, cinnamon streusel so this was perfect for everyone!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:58:11 +0000

Kelly, Happy St. Pat’s! I’m making this again. . .one in my bundt pan and one in my grandma’s that she left me so I have an extra to take over to my mom tonight. It’s our first St. Pat’s day without her and this recipe will make it special even though it’s a little sad Thanks again for everything you do!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:11:55 +0000

Can I use regular butter and sour cream instead of the dairy free? I just have to make something that is egg free. Thanks!

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:14:11 +0000

I can’t thank you enough Jen for your comment. It had me sobbing, because I have been in the very situation you were in. My mom died 13 years ago, and I remember her wanting certain foods toward the end, even little bites. I suppose it was because she wanted to enjoy the taste and remember what she used to love. To know that your expert baker grandma loved that cake is something I will always treasure. It will forever bond your Irish grandmother to my Irish mother. I am so sorry for your loss, and truly appreciate your taking the time to share your very special story. I’ll never forget it. xoxoxo

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:22:19 +0000

Kelly, I have been meaning to post a follow up comment on here forever. . .this is my family’s all time favorite recipe now. My 2 and 3 year old boys love to help me make it and lick the batter from my beaters when we are done! It is much like a coffee cake at a favorite family restaurant by our house that, obviously, we could no longer eat once my 3 year old was diagnosed!
This summer, my dear Irish grandmother passed away from lung cancer. It was a really difficult summer for my family, and there was a lot of stress, pain, hurt feelings, anger, and sadness as she struggled with the final stages of her illness. This cake was like the glue that held my family together. The boys and I would make it and my mom would take pieces to the care center to my grandma. Even though she could barely eat, she treasured her piece of cake and would keep it right by her side during the day and take little tiny bites of it. The fact that she loved the cake so much made me so happy. . .my grandma was a baker for 20 years at a local grocery store and is the one who taught me to bake and cook, so to make something that she loved (without eggs and nuts! ) was so gratifying. I made it for our very last gathering as a whole family, and even though it was awkward and sad, at least everyone had cake to talk about. So thank you for this recipe. It has really blessed our family. Funny how a recipe can do that!

By: Candy

Candy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:33:27 +0000

I was wondering if you still had the paper with the original recipe, and would email it to me. My grandfathers neighbor used to bake the emerald isle coffee cake for us. This just brought back some amazing memories.

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By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:35 +0000

Thanks so much Jen!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:13:48 +0000

I have already made this recipe several times to rave reviews- it doesn’t even taste egg-free, and you don’t even miss the nuts. Great work!

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:40:00 +0000

thanks so much elaine! i have more to share…but if there is something specific you’re looking for just let me know!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:58:16 +0000

This looks yummy. Just found your blog through nut-free mom. She recommended you. We are dealing with multiple food allergies and she thought I could get some great recipes over here. Glad I stopped by.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:37:28 +0000

Kelly, this looks YUMMY!!! I can’t wait to try it!

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:15:59 +0000

This coffee cake looks and sounds wonderful!