Monthly Archives: September 2013

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Posted on September 30, 2013 by sparecake

After the last two heavily chocolatey cakes, time for something a bit different. This cake is nice and fluffy, and would go great with some berries and vanilla ice cream, but also makes a nice breakfast. Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, … Continue reading →

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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on September 27, 2013 by sparecake

It’s my birthday, so obviously their must be cake. Duh! This is another cake that is incidentally gluten-free, but doesn’t require any weird gf-specific ingredients. Everyone seemed to really like it, and thought it wasn’t too sweet or too chocolatey, … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sparecake

So, baking is (of course) turning out possible, if sort of a pain in the butt here. My first recipe from Greece may not be super Greek, but it is super chocolatey, so… I’m sure most of you will settle. … Continue reading →

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BRB?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by sparecake

Posts here are going to slow way down for a bit as I adjust to my new apartment in Greece, and get the kitchen stocked up. Meals so far have mostly been very simple, as there isn’t much in the … Continue reading →

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Crusty Cornstalk Rolls

Posted on September 6, 2013 by sparecake

The last baked good I made in the US was this bread. I made it to give away, which makes it all the more embarrassing that I didn’t read quite close enough and put in way too much yeast, so … Continue reading →

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Fruity Pebble Fudge

Posted on September 4, 2013 by sparecake

This was another cheery rainbow-y thing I made for my going away brunch. I’d never had Fruity Pebbles before, and they did not disappoint! This would be a good white chocolate fudge without the cereal, but is more fun with … Continue reading →

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Creamy Potato Soup

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sparecake

A thick, creamy potato soup that for some reason reminded me of chowder, this one is extra delightful to dip some crusty bread into! Ingredients: 6 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium onions, diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely … Continue reading →

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