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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!

Strawberries and Cream Scones

Posted on January 17, 2014 by sparecake

One of my classmates left Greece yesterday, and wanted something to eat on the plane. This is what she got! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Giant Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on January 6, 2014 by sparecake

Oh look, more cookies! Who could have ever guessed?! As it turns out, these ones are (also) quite delicious, and sturdy enough once they’ve cooled that you can wave them around without them falling apart, even though they’re enormous. Not … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on December 30, 2013 by sparecake

My mother just left after 10 days visiting me here in Greece. One of a things I requested she bring was a big jar of peanut butter, because it’s really ridiculously expensive here. I can only imagine she’s not been … Continue reading →

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Chili Beans and Rice

Posted on December 11, 2013 by sparecake

I was looking for something cheap and filling, and I always hear people talking about rice and beans, which lead me to this. It’s a bit more interesting than just some rice and beans with a few herbs, and is … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 6, 2013 by sparecake

This is a mighty fine chocolate chip cookie with just enough cream cheese that you can taste that little bit of tanginess. I love that! Only made a half-batch, as that’s how much cream cheese I had, but I’d happily … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Posted on November 20, 2013 by sparecake

The last thing I did Sunday night was google ‘breakfast cake recipe’. Made for a good Monday morning! Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup sugar, divided 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Runner Beans with Sausage and Polenta

Posted on November 15, 2013 by sparecake

Hello, my poor neglected food blog! I haven’t forgotten you, I promise! I just have not been eating so interestingly lately. But I’m working on it! For instance, several weeks ago I was working my way through the spice shops … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Crumb Cake

Posted on November 4, 2013 by sparecake

I brought this to a Halloween party last Thursday (so traditional), and it was a hit! Multiple people said it was perfect, and someone else said the texture was excellent, so I think this is definitely one worth throwing together … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Speckled Salted Shortbread

Posted on October 30, 2013 by sparecake

An easy recipe that filled a gap when I didn’t have enough brown sugar for what I otherwise planned, this made sure I didn’t eat all the chocolate I bought in Athens just by the handful. Again. It’s good chocolate, … Continue reading →

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Apple-Cinnamon Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 25, 2013 by sparecake

One of my Greek classmates had apparently never really baked a cake before. Fixing that seemed like a pretty good excuse to make a cake! She really likes caramel, so making this seemed a good place to start. Ingredients: Cake: … Continue reading →

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