Monthly Archives: August 2013

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on August 30, 2013 by sparecake

Hooboy it’s the last post I’ll actually post from the US! I guess I should queue some for next week, because I have no idea what my internet situation will be at first in Greece. I also don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Cake

Posted on August 28, 2013 by sparecake

A really easy but surprisingly addictive snack that I served at my going away shindig! Ingredients: 2 bags microwave popcorn, butter flavor 2 cups M&Ms 1 1/2 cups pretzels, roughly broken up into medium sized chunks (I used Glutino gluten-free … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Bread

Posted on August 26, 2013 by sparecake

I had a going away brunch this weekend, and the most exciting thing I made was definitely this bread. Vibrant colors that don’t fade during baking and a delicious bread, great for sandwiches or french toast, this bread is a … Continue reading →

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GISHWHES 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by sparecake

So, I was going to share the mug cake I made last night today, until it turned out to be really not very good. Like, I quit after a bite not good. Disappointing! So today, we’ll be recapping last week, … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Fudgy Skillet Cake

Posted on August 21, 2013 by sparecake

This cake uses just cocoa powder, and not even that much cocoa powder, to get a very chocolatey flavor very simply. It’s perfect served with some vanilla ice cream! Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour (use one without baking … Continue reading →

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Hash Browns and Some News

Posted on August 19, 2013 by sparecake

I haven’t really mentioned it yet, but in less than two weeks I’m moving to Greece! Posts until then will continue as normal, and then probably slow down for a bit as we try and get the kitchen in my … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Dacquoise with Cherry Cream

Posted on August 16, 2013 by sparecake

A fancy-ish sandwich cookie, this is two chocolate meringue-ish cookies with a cherry whipped cream layer in the middle. It’s all light and fluffy and nice! Since I’ve still got a bunch of the candied fruit Paradise sent me, and … Continue reading →

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Beef Lo Mein

Posted on August 14, 2013 by sparecake

I saw a chicken lo mein recipe recently, and figured it could quite easily be made gluten-free. When it came time to make it, a lot more changed than just what kind of noodles, based on what vegetables we’re willing … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Scones with Maple Bacon and Candied Pineapple

Posted on August 12, 2013 by sparecake

The second thing I made with the candied fruit I was given by Paradise was these scones. I really don’t think I would change anything about them, the flavors all go together really well. Two thumbs way up! This recipe … Continue reading →

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Cherry Meltaways

Posted on August 9, 2013 by sparecake

A few weeks ago Paradise emailed me to ask if I wanted samples of any of their candied fruit to bake with. Never one to say no to free things, I said sure, send me some candied cherries or pineapple. … Continue reading →

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