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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!

Puff Pastry Plum Tarts

Posted on August 16, 2017 by sparecake

Until this week, I’d never actually used puff pastry. I think I assumed it was hard to work with, but at least here, where all you really have to do is unfold it and put things on it…um, yeah, it’s … Continue reading →

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Banana Ice Cream

Posted on August 9, 2017 by sparecake

This is almost more of a ‘hey did you know this works?’ than a recipe, but it’s so worth knowing that it’s worth the post! Blending up frozen bananas makes an ice cream that tastes great, so much better than … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Cheesecake Galette

Posted on July 19, 2017 by sparecake

I’m quite into fruit desserts right now, but it turns out that that’s really not very limiting at all! This galette has a couple waits while you make it, which I have minimal patience for, but is worth it for … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Apple Cobbler

Posted on July 12, 2017 by sparecake

Sorry to miss a few weeks, but as you can maybe tell in the pictures, I’ve moved, again, this time to Long Island. Took 4 stores until I found a supermarket that didn’t fill me with dread, but now I’m … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

Posted on June 21, 2017 by sparecake

Did you know they sell pre-crushed Butterfingers? Perfect when you need to make some cookies in the morning without waking up the whole house whamming things on counters! These are sturdy, very stuff-filled cookies, and not life-suckingly dry as some … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Posted on June 14, 2017 by sparecake

This is not the first flourless chocolate cake on this blog, but it is by far the new best. It’s not as dense and heavy as the others, and is super smooth and creamy. There’s a sliiiight hint of cheesecake, … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Banana Bread

Posted on June 7, 2017 by sparecake

Although last week’s double chocolate banana bread was excellent, apparently not everyone wants chocolate in their breakfast baked goods (weird??), so here’s a no-chocolate option that is super moist, has a nice, firm outside, and can stand up to being … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Gluten Free Banana Bread

Posted on May 31, 2017 by sparecake

I didn’t really do much with my mother back on Mother’s Day (sorry mom) besides make two banana breads, but they both came out great (very moist, able to stand up to being sliced, etc) so…not the worst day? This … Continue reading →

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Raisinet Gift Cookie Mix

Posted on May 24, 2017 by sparecake

Apparently homemade cookie mix is a thing as a gift, and I’m all for it! This mix fits just right in a 1 quart mason jar, allowing you to layer the ingredients like sand-art, to make a pretty gift that … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Posted on May 17, 2017 by sparecake

I’ve been getting lucky with great textured gluten-free baked goods lately, and this is another example! The cake feels somehow dense and fluffy at the same time, and the frosting is super light, fluffy, and delicious. This is a good … Continue reading →

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