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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!

Red Velvet Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2025 by sparecake

Delicious, tangy cream cheese ice cream base with red velvet cake mixed in – can’t go wrong! You can use up some leftover cake/cupcakes to make this ice cream, or consider it as an excuse to buy a cake and … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Posted on July 9, 2025 by sparecake

Did this a whiiiile ago, after gum surgery when I needed a soft dessert. It worked swell for that purpose, but certainly is delicious enough that you don’t have to wait for an excuse! Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, divided … Continue reading →

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No Bake Caramel Bars

Posted on June 25, 2025 by sparecake

A good dessert to avoid turning on the oven! The original recipe for this called for a roughly chopped bag of Butterfinger Bites – I’m not sure those still exist, and certainly my store didn’t have them, but Reese’s Pieces … Continue reading →

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Thai Noodle Salad

Posted on June 18, 2025 by sparecake

A quick one that can be side or main, if you add some protein. I made the peanut sauce the day before, which meant I could do the rest kind of while working. Ingredients: Peanut Sauce: 1 tablespoon grated ginger … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Posted on June 11, 2025 by sparecake

We’re going to take last week’s maraschino cherry ice cream and turn it into something a bit over the top this week! This would be great for a party, but also keeps just fine while you work through leftovers solo, … Continue reading →

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Maraschino Cherry Ice Cream

Posted on June 4, 2025 by sparecake

A super simple, but delicious, ice cream. Next week we’ll put it into another recipe, so feel free to get a batch ready in the freezer now! šŸ˜‰ A handy thing about this one is that you use whole containers, … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

Posted on May 28, 2025 by sparecake

A tasty lunch/dinner that comes together quickly! Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup small diced celery 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion (can be easier to cut using kitchen scissors) 1/3 cup diced shallot 1/3 … Continue reading →

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Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on May 14, 2025 by sparecake

Generally I see a recipe, bookmark it, and a few years later try it out. When I saw this recipe, I immediately texted it to a friend and scheduled an evening to make it together! These sandwiches were VERY GOOD, … Continue reading →

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Oreo Bars

Posted on April 23, 2025 by sparecake

I’m super jetlagged, so needed something simple and this fit the bill, plus…Oreos! Yum! These bars are soft, but not gooey or fall-apart-y. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Carbonara

Posted on March 26, 2025 by sparecake

Spaghetti carbonara, but with some of my favorite type of squash mixed into the sauce? Works for me! I did some of the prep work the night before (chopping the bacon, roasting and blending the squash, grating the cheese), which … Continue reading →

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