Afternoon Tea Cakes

by Kathleen Morrison

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hot water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream

Glaze:
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Line twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper liners.

Place cocoa in a small bowl and stir in 1/2 cup very hot tap water to dissolve.

In a large bowl combine the melted butter and sugar; beat with an electric mixer until blended. Add the egg and beat until light, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.

In a small bowl stir together the sour cream and baking soda. Stir this mixture into the butter-sugar mixture. Add the flour and vanilla; beat quickly, just until evenly blended. With a spoon stir in the coconut. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, dividing it evenly among them; they will be about three-quarters full.

Bake about 20 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted inthe center comes out clean. Remove the tea cakes from the pan and coolslightly on a rack while you prepare the glaze.

Spread about 2 teaspoons of the chocolate glaze on each of the warm tea cakes and let cool thoroughly.

Chocolate Glaze: Makes 1/2 cup
Drizzle this simple and tasty glaze over the afternoon tea cakes orover any cake that's been frosted with seven-minute caramel frosting.

In a small saucepan combine the butter with 2 tablespoons water. Place over low heat, add the chocolate, and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens slightly; remove from the heat.

In a small bowl combine the confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the chocolate mixture and the vanilla to make a smooth glaze.

CHEF COMMENTS

These light and moist cupcakes have a delicate cinnamon-scented chocolate glaze that's spread over them while they are still warm.

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