Joy Wilson, author of Joy the Baker Cookbook is a single gal, and being single means lots of time spent speculating about Mr. Right. She describes her Extra Crumb Coffee Cake as "The perfect husband. It has the perfect balance of substance and sweet tenderness. The filling brings in just a bit of spice. A little romance (or chocolate) never hurt anyone either, right? The topping is full of extra heart-melting goodness." Pretty sweet, Pretty sweet, don't you think? More

This cake is adapted from a recipe that appeared in the Better Homes & Gardens Pies and Cakes (1972 edition). A single note preceded the recipe: "Flavor will remind you of a hot fudge sundae." I needed no further persuading. More