Brownies

I had an order for brownies the other day, and of all things a cute scooter was chosen as the deco!
Since I can't make figurines out of fondant and gum paste, a toy one was used.
The recipe is one that I have used quite often and a personal favourite as it is easy and uses cocoa instead of cooking chocolate. That eliminates the need for a double boiler to melt the chocolate...LOL Memang I am little malas when it comes to melting chocolate.
People say you can use the mircowave also, but I tried and believe me it DIDN'T work! Hangus adalah!!
But butter, ah yes that is more easier and I put the required amount in a mircowave proof bowl and a saucer or small plate to cover, so that no buttery splashes all over the oven. Set it on high for 40 seconds - done!!
Right, back to the brownies, I got it from Mama FaMi's Spice and Splendour blog. Thank you Mama!

toot.. toot! cute pink scooter huh?

Brownies
source: Mama FaMi's Spice n Splendour

1 cup milk
1 cup melted butter (this is about 250g butter/margarine)
1 cup hot water (optional, add one Tbsp instant coffee, leave out if there are kids eating)
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla (I added another tsp)
2 cups flour
1 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder

Method
In a bowl, mix milk, melted butter, hot water and sugar. Whisk and mix well.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Gradually add in the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture until combined.
If there are lumps sieve the mixture first before pouring into cake tin.
Grease a 12" x 12" square cake tin and pour the batter in.
Bake at 160C for 25 - 30 min.

There will be cracks on the surface of the brownies, but don't worry it is normal.
Let brownies cool before taking it out. Cut into square and it is ready to be eaten.
If you like drizzle some melted chocolate over the top with edible sugar glitter or chocolate rice.

Happy Baking.