Category Archives: Brunch

Cinnamon Sweet Bread

Posted on February 28, 2014 by sparecake

I’ve been kind of slacking on Daring Bakers’ posts lately, because…everything is just a bit more of a pain in Greece, but this one was pretty easy to bang together, and looks cool. Or, as they’d have us say: Beauty … Continue reading →

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Conchas

Posted on February 21, 2014 by sparecake

I’ve had some version or other of these bookmarked for years. A lot of the stuff I have bookmarked is more challenging in my Greek kitchen than it will be when I get back to the US, so this, which … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Posted on September 30, 2013 by sparecake

After the last two heavily chocolatey cakes, time for something a bit different. This cake is nice and fluffy, and would go great with some berries and vanilla ice cream, but also makes a nice breakfast. Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on August 30, 2013 by sparecake

Hooboy it’s the last post I’ll actually post from the US! I guess I should queue some for next week, because I have no idea what my internet situation will be at first in Greece. I also don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Scones with Maple Bacon and Candied Pineapple

Posted on August 12, 2013 by sparecake

The second thing I made with the candied fruit I was given by Paradise was these scones. I really don’t think I would change anything about them, the flavors all go together really well. Two thumbs way up! This recipe … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on May 29, 2013 by sparecake

This one uses boxed (gluten-free) cake mix, so you know it can’t be too complex. It makes two light coffee cakes that freeze well if you think you won’t get through both quickly enough. We talked about freezing one, but … Continue reading →

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Apple Strudel Monkey Bread

Posted on May 3, 2013 by sparecake

This is one I’m pretty pleased with myself about. Like Wednesday’s Chorizo and Manchego Rolls, this was one where a recipe (KAF’s Apple-Cinnamon Pull-Apart Rolls) got me thinking, but then I went another way and made things up. Ingredients: Dough: … Continue reading →

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