Sarah Griesemer

@sarahegriesemer

Nearly five years ago, Mueller’s Bakery in Bay Head was badly damaged when superstorm Sandy came ashore.

The storm’s waters flooded the shop, which was more than 100 years old, damaging equipment and leaving the bakery closed for nearly a year.

Today, things are quite different: Mueller’s, which is locally famous for its crumb cake, has a good chance of being named The Sweetest Bakery in America. The contest is sponsored by Dawn Foods, a Michigan-based baked goods company.

As of press time, Mueller’s was in second place in the contest; a Pennsylvania bakery was in the lead. The winning bakery will receive a celebration party.

Voting is open through July 31; visit www.sweetestbakeryinamerica.com.

The bakery is at 80 Bridge Ave. in Bay Head; call 732-892-0442 or visit www.muellersbakery.com.

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