Raspberry Buckle Cakes

{I forgot to dust these babies with powdered sugar but they

sure would have been perfect if I had}

This is an adaptation from a Martha Stewart Recipe. Just made it yesterday for the first time and it is delish. There are lots of different ways to mix this up. I used raspberries and put chocolate chips in some. It would also be really good with blackberries, blueberries, or any other ripe summer berry. Add a dollop of fresh cream on top of the mini cakes and it makes for a delicous and refreshing summer dessert.

1 C. Butter {room temp}

2 C. Sugar

6 Eggs

2 C. Flour

1 tsp. Baking powder

1 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

2-3 containers of Fresh Raspberries

Chocolate Chips {optional}

Powdered Sugar for dusting

1 pint Whipping Cream {whipped & ready to use}

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. In a seperate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and mix until well combined. Add vanilla and mix until incorporated.

Fill each cup about half way with batter. Sprinkle 4-6 berries on each cake and if wanted add chocolate chips as well. Bake in preheated oven for about 32-36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean and the tops are golden. Cool and remove from muffin tins. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream and serve.

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{These brownies were made without nuts and with homemade chocolate frosting}

1 cup Butter {room temp}

2 cups Sugar

1/2 cup Cocoa

4 Eggs {slightly beaten}

1 1/2 cups Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 1/2 cups Chopped nuts*

2 teaspoons Vanilla

Mini Marshmallows

2 king size Chocolate Bars*

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x13 pan with cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine butter, sugar, and cocoa. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually add flour and salt until combined. Stir in nuts, if wanted. Add vanilla.

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top with marshmallows. Return to oven for 3 minutes or until melted or slightly golden. Remove from oven and place candy bars on top to melt. Wait until the frosting and brownies are completely cool to cut. Enjoy!

*I make these lots of different ways. They can be made with or without nuts. Sometimes I add the nuts inside and sometimes I just sprinkle them over half the pan on top of the frosting. The other option is the frosting, you can use the candy bars or homemade chocolate frosting, whichever you prefer. If you do use homemade frosting wait until the marshmallows are completely cool to frost.