Monthly Archives: December 2014

Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 31, 2014 by sparecake

Some friends and I were home over the holidays and wanted to bake together. This recipe was suggested by my friend Catie, and was a gooood choice. The cookies are thick, and flavorful, although there’s not a clear cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cheesecake Pie

Posted on December 24, 2014 by sparecake

Two cranberry pie things in a row? Tis the season, I suppose! I brought this, plus some cranberry salsa, to a turducken feast this weekend, and both went over quite well! The cranberries are made less tart with sugar, but … Continue reading →

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Deep Dish Strawberry-Cranberry Pie

Posted on December 17, 2014 by sparecake

In yet another post a bit related to my friend Alex’s birthday, this pie is one his mother made for his birthday that I really really liked! The cranberries aren’t overwhelmingly tart, but enough to balance out the sweetness of … Continue reading →

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Apple Cider Cake

Posted on December 10, 2014 by sparecake

After Alex’s birthday last week, there was some leftover apple cider. I don’t drink much besides water too often, so I needed to use some of it up in other ways. Luckily, there are countless delicious options, including this cake! … Continue reading →

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Yellow Cake

Posted on December 3, 2014 by sparecake

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting has always been my favorite, but I don’t think I’d ever made one from scratch. I was asked to bring a cake to a surprise party, and the time was right! It has a nicer … Continue reading →

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