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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!

Apple Sourdough

Posted on September 12, 2012 by sparecake

As I mentioned on Monday, this is the best bread I know. As I also mentioned… pretty time consuming, but most of that time is hands-off waiting time. Ingredients: First Stage: 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup water 3/4 cup apple … Continue reading →

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Apple Sour

Posted on September 10, 2012 by sparecake

The best non-dessert baked good I’ve ever had is apple sourdough. Pretty high up there even if you do include desserts. It’s a delightful texture inside, just the right amount of apple flavor, and crusty outside. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Late Night Snack

Posted on September 7, 2012 by sparecake

Some of you may have had Late Night Snack, Ben and Jerry’s flavor with clusters of kettle chips coated in chocolate and swirls of salted caramel. It’s become my favorite ice cream flavor. It’s just SO GOOD. Soooo, let’s recreate … Continue reading →

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Graham Crack

Posted on September 5, 2012 by sparecake

This is a pretty simple dessert, but it’s one of my favorite things. I brought it to a picnic last weekend and it earned high fives, which I am pretty sure is the highest form of approval? I know that … Continue reading →

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Pan Bagnat

Posted on September 3, 2012 by sparecake

Hey, it’s a thing I’m not positive how to pronounce, based on another thing I can’t pronounce! This sandwich is pretty much a salad niçoise, minus the lettuce and plus bread. I’m pro carb-y things, so it’s a good change. … Continue reading →

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Biscoff-Nutella Bars

Posted on August 31, 2012 by sparecake

Have you tried Biscoff yet? It kind of tastes like…peanut butter made out of graham crackers? I dunno, it’s fabulous. So when you combine that with Nutella, you get a pretty amazing combo. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed light brown … Continue reading →

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Pineapple (or whatever) Danish

Posted on August 29, 2012 by sparecake

I think for me the standard danish flavor is usually lemon, but this time I decided to change it up a bit. I liked the result, but you’re more than welcome to try your own variations as well! I’m not … Continue reading →

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Lady Bug Puffs

Posted on August 27, 2012 by sparecake

It’s once again time for a Daring Bakers post! Kat of The Bobwhites was our August 2012 Daring Baker hostess who inspired us to have fun in creating pate a choux shapes, filled with crème patisserie or Chantilly cream. We … Continue reading →

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Squaw Bread

Posted on August 24, 2012 by sparecake

My former coworker Jeremy sent me this recipe last week, at the recommendation of his mother. (Well, I assume she recommended it for him to make, but… it got made, one way or another.) It’s got kind of a strange … Continue reading →

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Cookie Dough Truffles

Posted on August 22, 2012 by sparecake

Oh man, chocolate. It’s delightful. That’s really all the insight I’ve got for the day. While I put these together yesterday morning, I was watching the Vuelta A España, and when I coated them in the afternoon the USA Pro … Continue reading →

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