Listen to this my friends!
Today is sunday, I woke up early to go to the flee market in Dumbo here in NYC.
I was so excited to go, as I was looking for some props for an upcoming shoot.
And what happened?
I came the, and no flee!
How could they do that to me?
I walked home, totally depressed.
Then it hit me.......the only way to make this day whole again was to make something with chocolate.
So I hit the store and made this recipe for my chocolate and cream cups.
And now, after two servings, life is looking bright again.
Thank you chocolate!
CHOCOLATE AND CREAM CUP
A super easy and tasty little treat.
Serves 4
1/2 cup, 125g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1/4 cup, 60g shredded coconut
4 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat oven to 350F.
Beat butter and sugar until pale.
Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well.
Add flour, coconut, cocoa and baking powder.
Mix well.
Pour the batter into a 12 cup buttered muffin tin.
Place in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack
Cut the cupcakes into cubes and place them in 4 tea cups.
Whisk cream and sugar into loose
whipped cream and pour it in the cups.
Use the chocolate sauce to make a
pattern.
Serve.
Photo by Colin Cooke
Enjoy!
these look divine.....!
xx
Posted by: sharon | June 14, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Just have to say those look as if they would turn any bummer of a day into a good one! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Christine | June 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Looks like Heaven in a cup! Thanks for the chocolate cheer!
Posted by: Alexis | June 14, 2009 at 11:57 AM
NaaammM!!!
Posted by: Strikkelaura | June 14, 2009 at 01:25 PM
ok you got me...anything that looks that amazing must be made straight away...my husband and children will love you for this yummy treat...dessert tonight!
Posted by: koralee | June 14, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Absolutely delightful! And delicious...thanks for sharing Paul.
Posted by: Peter G | June 14, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Olá!
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Posted by: kinha | June 14, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Beautiful photography, really well done!
Posted by: LazySumo | June 14, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Mmm, looks to good to drink!
Posted by: SNYdesign | June 14, 2009 at 11:57 PM
TOO good it should say;)
Posted by: SNYdesign | June 14, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Oh my goodness these look divine- dang I hate being on a diet!!!
I will save this for a special occasion :)
Posted by: lorraine lewis | June 15, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Oh I could eat one of these right now.
Posted by: People St. Clair | June 15, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Looks scrumptious! How many calories do you think this bad boy has?
Posted by: caren | June 15, 2009 at 03:20 PM
This totally would have got me out of a disappointment too!! It looks super rich and yummy! too bad for the lost flee market!
Posted by: Ash | June 15, 2009 at 03:22 PM
give me a cup of that anyday!:P
Posted by: amy | June 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
This is even better than a flea market in my opinion! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Syrie | June 17, 2009 at 03:04 AM
You're right; chocolate makes everything right again.
Posted by: Julia | June 17, 2009 at 04:51 AM
this looks amazing!! love your blog:)
Posted by: sarah | June 17, 2009 at 01:48 PM
this looks incredible!
oh but the flea did happen in dumbo! the location has changed to outdoors directly under the bridge, right next to the river cafe...maybe you can try again this sunday...
Posted by: bonbon oiseau | June 19, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Okay..the food looks great...but what got me was the story about you visiting the flee market:
'I came thee, but no flee'...
Had me in hysterics!! I have just fell in love with your blog!!
Posted by: Cara | November 07, 2009 at 07:54 PM