Monday, 5 August 2013

Wellington's Sweet mothers kitchen caramel slice

Having read on another blog that Sweet Mothers Kitchen did a memorable caramel slice I mentally filed it away for a sunny day. And today I found myself in the neighborhood with a wee bit of slice time up my sleeve.  
The place has a retro Americana feel both in decor and menu. Key Lime pie and peanut butter milkshakes! I didn't notice the milkshake options till after I'd ordered a chai. Oh well, something for next time!  The chai was nicely spiced and pleasantly warm. A hot one is a rare blessing indeed. 
The slice, with a nice home made look that would be right at home at a bring a plate supper of old (before the invasion of cup cakes and store bought imposters). The base reminds me of a sweet short crust pastry rather than a biscuit base. Perhaps an inspiration from the sweet pies in the display?  Thankfully not made with coconut. The caramel is generous, dense and fudgey. The icing has a lovely homemade chocolate flavor with a hint of vanilla.  Overall a very pleasant and moreish treat. I was glad of a good sized piece although felt the sugar rush halfway through!
Three and a half stars from me. Maybe even four!