Category Archives: Breakfast

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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Chocolate Baked French Toast

Posted on April 1, 2015 by sparecake

It’s apparently been 2 1/2 years since the last time I made a baked french toast, which is crazy because it’s such an easy way to have a fabulous morning! This one is extra simple, and takes advantage of some … Continue reading →

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Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Posted on February 2, 2015 by sparecake

Another recipe that straddles the breakfast/dessert divide, I brought these to a potluck night a few weeks ago, where (thanks to the addition of a sugary glaze) they were greeted as delicious, slightly crunchy donuts. That works for me! Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Dutch Oven Apple Fluff

Posted on September 10, 2014 by sparecake

Why hello there, blog friends! It’s been a while, again, because I have moved, again. It just keeps happening! This time I’m in DC. My kitchen is pretty tiny, has terrible lighting for photos, and has a really weird set … Continue reading →

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