Chicago — When describing the Puerto Rican cakes available at Borinken Cakes, owner Rachel Diaz refrained from using the word “wet.” “I was describing to people that these were very wet cakes and some people were like ‘Iow’,” Diaz joked. Located in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge and Logan Square neighborhoods, Borinken Cakes specializes in cupcake versions of bizcocho mojadito, a dessert similar to pound cake, but drenched in brandy syrup that is common on the island of Puerto Rico. “The flavor is a lot like ‘big bun,’” Diaz said. “You get…
Read MorePuerto Rican food near me: Chicago bakery Borinken Cakes in Garfield Ridge, Logan Square sells delicious cupcakes!
