Category Archives: Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Banana Cake

Posted on April 16, 2020 by sparecake

A big, moist banana cake with a bit of chocolate for dessert-y-ness. I considered putting chocolate frosting on top, but don’t think it needs it. Ingredients: 2 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp 4 eggs … Continue reading →

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Orange Grape-Nut Muffins

Posted on May 22, 2019 by sparecake

Like 2 weeks ago, I’m still slowly working my way through a box of Grape-Nuts at work. These muffins are kind of mild but tasty, and a lasting sort of filling. A good thing to have for breakfast/snack on a … Continue reading →

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Berry Spelt Scones

Posted on September 26, 2018 by sparecake

So, this is going to be an unusual start, but I want to first recommend a different scone recipe. I made 8 batches of this cheddar and chive scone recipe at work, and didn’t get any pictures, but they are … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Craisin Breakfast Cookies

Posted on July 18, 2018 by sparecake

A cheery way to star the day, these are very soft (flourless) cookies that work in a variety of good flavors to give you the energy to get through the day. I brought these to my weekly 7:30 Monday meeting, … 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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Chunky Monkey Coffee Cake

Posted on December 7, 2016 by sparecake

A smaller monkey bread type cake that brings together all your favorite Chunky Monkey flavors (unless, like me, you insist on replacing the walnuts, but that’s cool too). I made this one at someone else’s house, and it was no … Continue reading →

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Golden Raisin Polenta Cake

Posted on November 23, 2016 by sparecake

This one sounds a bit weird, but is delicious! It reminded me of meringues – the outside gets very crisp, but is somewhat fragile like a meringue. Unlike a meringue, the center is very dense. It’s sweet, and the polenta … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Popsicles

Posted on July 6, 2015 by sparecake

An exciting concept, right? These are basically a frozen yogurt parfait, but you cook the fruit a bit so that it’s not rock hard like uncooked frozen fruit straight from the freezer is. These are a fun, quick way to … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Crock Pot Coffee Cake

Posted on June 3, 2015 by sparecake

This gf coffee cake is super easy, and really delicious. I took it to some friends’ house last week and 3 of us (plus a 4 year old who generally doesn’t do desserts but asked for a second tiny chunk … Continue reading →

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(Chunky Monkey) Monkey Bread

Posted on April 22, 2015 by sparecake

For my first yeast baked good at altitude, I went for something without long rising times that could go too far, and I had great results. In fact, this is quick enough to get in the oven that I baked … Continue reading →

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