In the Kitchen with Carmyn

I've been on a cooking crusade this week--exploring new recipes and some I've not attempted in awhile. One was a flop--reuben dip--and I didn't bother to blog it. It turns out the coconut cupcakes were better than I realized and I appreciated them more and more as the week progressed. Yum. I've made these once before and they remind me of summer--particularly summer in California with good friends. Thanks for the sweet treat, BA--I'll be thinking of you.

Beth Ann's Buttermilk Brownies
Bring the following ingredients to a boil and remove from heat:
1 cup margarine (I used butter)
1 cup water
3 tbsp cocoa

Then add and blend:
2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt

In a separate bowl beat 2 eggs

Add 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Blend well--then add to batter.

Pour into a greased and floured 10 x 15" pan.

Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees

Frosting:
Heat the following ingredients over low heat--DO NOT BOIL!!:
1 stick of margarine (I used butter)
3 tbsp cocoa
6 tbsp milk

Remove from heat and the following:
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup nuts

Use a mixer/beater to blend.