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About sparecake

My name's Corinne, and I like cake, cookies, and chocolate! Also, non-c-things such as ponies, Star Trek, and biking. I write a food blog and a blog about life, wide open spaces, and museum work. Nice to meet you!

Chocolate Banana Upside-Down Cake

Posted on June 24, 2026 by sparecake

While my banana didn’t stay at what became the top of this cake, so the visuals aren’t miraculous, this is a delicious cake worth the hassle of cooking the banana slices! Because it only needs 3/4 cup of flour, you … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Posted on May 27, 2026 by sparecake

Hello poor neglected blog! I’ve been traveling, and then not cooking anything interesting, and then taking even worse photos than usual, but we’re back, with brownies! These ones are very dense and soft, and apparently adapted from a recipe of … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Slab Pie

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sparecake

A real delicious one, that I’ve made twice in the last 3 weeks. Technically I only made half batches both times, because the full recipe makes an 18×13″ pan, if you’re baking for a huge crowd. Cutting the recipe in … Continue reading →

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Kix Bark

Posted on March 25, 2026 by sparecake

It’s been a while since I’d made something with such a big gap between attractiveness and tastiness, but this is a quicky lumpy mess of delicious! In theory you can make this into individual (lumpy) cookies, but I really think … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Bread

Posted on March 4, 2026 by sparecake

2 loaves of a sandwich bread which survives freezing and thawing quite nicely. I’d been making disappointing loaves all winter (so flat!) and this recipe was a big change/success/relief! I recommend using 8.5×4.5″ bread pans for better shaped loaves – … Continue reading →

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Cake Combo Idea

Posted on February 18, 2026 by sparecake

Not so much a recipe this week as a suggestion of past recipes to throw together quite successfully. I recommend making this yellow cake as 2 9″ rounds, then (once cooled) slicing them in half horizontally. Spread 1/3 of a … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Custard Blast

Posted on February 11, 2026 by sparecake

It’s time for a delicious dessert! A lot of delicious dessert – this is a pretty full 9×13″ pan – if you don’t have friends to share, possibly consider cutting everything in half and putting it in an 8×8″ dish? I … Continue reading →

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Mystery Pie

Posted on January 21, 2026 by sparecake

First things first: Why is it called that? No idea! Mostly a pavlova situation, you’ll make a meringue and serve with fruit and Cool Whip, which is a delightful combo! If you’re not already aware – it’s easier to separate … Continue reading →

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Greek Yogurt Lemon Bars

Posted on January 14, 2026 by sparecake

Healthier/a bit lighter than cheesecake, but still definitely dessert, these bars were a cheering bright flavor to push back the cold. Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (the original recipe said ~8 full-sheet graham crackers, but it only took … Continue reading →

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Berry Millionaire Bars

Posted on December 24, 2025 by sparecake

A delightful combo of flavors here that should go over with your friends! The lemon in the shortbread is stronger than you’d expect from just a bit of zest, and the berry caramel is something new. Actually, regarding the berry … Continue reading →

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