Coffee Cup Brownies

Have you ever been sitting in front of the television wishing you had something sweet, but didn't want to take the time to make something?  Have you ever made brownies and not had the will power to keep from eating the entire pan?  I have the answer to both of these questions.  Why not just make a smaller portion in only a few minutes.

A few years ago my friend, Helen, gave me this recipe.  I have used it countless times since that time I have made these on many occasions. These brownies are named Coffee Cup Brownies because they are actually made in coffee cups.Just enjoy delight for one person to enjoy. I own these cool little things by Rachael Ray called Bubble and Browns.  They're roughly the same size as a coffee cup and perfect for this recipe.

Of course, I have used a regular coffee up, but there are a few things you might want to consider.  Make sure your coffee cup has no metallic embossing.  You are going to be making these in the microwave so naturally, no metal. Also, teacups are probably either too thin or incorrectly shaped for this to turn out well.

Coffee Cup Brownies

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup Sugar

2 Tbs. Cocoa (1/8 cup)

Dash of salt

2 Tbs. oil (1/8 cup)

2 Tbs. water (1/8 cup)

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (I use a small whisk and do this to sift the ingredients). Add oil and water and whisk until smooth. Transfer batter to coffee cup (or another small microwavable container) and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. 

Allow time to cool or brownies will fall apart.

I recommend serving these with a scoop of ice cream and caramel syrup, but you can do whatever you like. As always, comment and share!  Enjoy!!

Streusel Cake

One of my favorite things to do when I am at the beach, is to get up early and have a cup of coffee on the balcony and watch the ocean.  Sometimes I read, but nothing can match the feeling of the salt air, the sound of the ocean and the cup of coffee...except for maybe this cake. It's the perfect compliment to those things. This Streusel cake is a MUST for beach trips and early mornings with coffee.  Get that coffee brewing and make this cake right away!

Streusel Cake

Cake Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup sugar

1 cup sour cream

2 cups flour

½ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

Streusel Topping

¼ cup flour

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

½ tsp. cinnamon

2 Tbs. butter, melted

1/3 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Make the streusel topping by mixing together the flour, sugars and spices, pecans and melted butter.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a standard Bundt pan. Mix the streusel ingredients well and set aside. 

Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Sift together flour, soda and powder and add to the mix. Beat until just combined. Spread half the batter into a greased and floured pan. Sprinkle ¾ of the streusel mix over the batter and the pour the rest of the batter into the pan. Top the cake with the remaining streusel. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Place on cooling rack and then when cool, invert onto a plate.

Drizzle (optional)

2 Tbs. unsalted butter

1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted or whisked

Milk (to use as needed)

In a small bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Make the drizzle by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and stirring until it just starts to go golden brown. Take off the heat and pour into the powdered sugar. Whisk in the milk a tablespoon at a time until it’s thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Make sure you comment! I hope you enjoy!!

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Enjoy your cake!