Coffee Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache

As I opened my eyes I could see my little A. was already awake. I looked at the clock, it showed exactly 6.34 in the morning. It’s Monday morning and A. is up at her usual time. Bright and early!

Cinnamon Coffee

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

400 ml water

1 cinnamon stick

40 gram ground coffee beans

20 ml chocolate syrup

Method:

In a saucepan bring up water to a boil. Stir in cinnamon and coffee grounds, simmer for a few minutes then remove from heat, cover and leave to steep for about 5 minutes.

Remove cinnamon stick, stir in chocolate syrup. If desired can be served with whipped cream.

Coffee Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

If you like coffee then this is for you. This scrumptious coffee cake is great for all occasions and tastes incredible! Easy to make and is ready in no time! I hope you will enjoy this cake as much as I do!

(Serves 8)

Ingredients:

3 eggs

150 gram sugar

80 gram butter, melted

120 ml cream

15 gram instant coffee

2-3 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoon water

150 gram four

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Method:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Grease 23 cm (9 inch) baking pan.

In a large bowl mix eggs with sugar until well combined; add melted butter and cream.

Mix instant coffee with cinnamon and add water then transfer to the batter.

In a smaller bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder. Gradually stir in the batter.

Transfer to the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until done.

(Recipe adapted from Xenia at gotovim-doma.ru forum)

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

200 gram cream cheese, softened

100 gram butter, softened

300 gram confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind

Method:

In a bowl beat all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.