AdoraBle lil fluFFs of Puppy Goodness!

Mom and I made a deal with an uncle who raises puppies for sale last weekend. His customers were coming down to collect the puppies the week after ...and we said we'd take care of the puppies for him till they get delivered. He was really worried that we wouldn't return them after we've played with them! *laughs* It's hard not to get attached to these toe nibbling babies; They ARE SO CUTE!

Having these little furry friends around has certainly helped me cheer me up when I need fluffy cuddles!
Many little things in life help make my day; including sunshine, little animals, freshly baked bread, a good crisp bowl of french fries, a breathtaking view of the blue sky and whipping up a quick *+ successful* batch of baked goodies in the oven :P
Su would be so very lost and depressed in an oven-less world of no tempting cakes, muffins or sugary-cookies!

These big streusel muffins really do help hit the spot for a coffee crave at mid-day. It's streusel tops are crisp; sugary and toasty! ...Goes deliciously well with the airy, light and moist centers of these delectable coffee infused muffins.

100gms walnuts crushed into big pieces
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tsp strong dark coffee of your choice
1 tbsp boiling water
180gms soft butter
2 large eggs
2 cups self raising flour
¾ cup Milk

Combine the walnuts and ¼ brown sugar in a medium bowl. Combine the coffee and boiling water in a jug and stir till dissolved. Beat butter and remaining sugar with an electric beater till pale and fluffy; add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Mix in coffee liquid. Fold in flour and milk alternately gently with a wooden spoon. Divide mixture into 6 large muffin moulds lined with paper or 5 1 cup capacity ramekins. Sprinkle on walnut+sugar mixture on top of cake batter and bake in preheated 180degree oven for 20-25 minutes; till skewer comes out clean.

Drizzle with syrup;
¾ caster sugar
½ cup water
1 tsp coffee

Dilute all ingredients in a heatproof jug.

I served mine with the muffin tops sliced off; a good drizzle of syrup on top and a scoop of ice cream to complete this delectable coffee walnut sandwich!