Category Archives: Dessert

Reindeer Poop

Posted on December 23, 2020 by sparecake

Why’s it gotta be called that? I don’t know… blame the internet? This is your quick, OH GOD I NEED A LAST MINUTE SNACK dessert type thing that’s quite simple to make. This requires melting white chocolate, which always goes … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Petal Pie

Posted on December 16, 2020 by sparecake

A pie from a ’70s cookbook, which meant I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but it turned out to be simple, delicious, and kind of fun looking! Ingredients: 3 cups fresh cranberries 8 1/4 ounce can crushed pineapple … Continue reading →

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Homemade Lofthouse Cookies

Posted on December 9, 2020 by sparecake

Clearly I’m a few holidays behind at this point in terms of decoration here, but we’re mostly concerned about flavor/texture so this recipe is good year-round! This recipe is from Bravetart, so has both the more accurate weight measurements, and … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Cookie

Posted on December 2, 2020 by sparecake

A very thick cookie that I at first thought was good but nothing special, but then over the days of leftovers got more and more into, especially the crunchy edges! You can mix it up a bit by varying the … Continue reading →

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Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake

Posted on November 11, 2020 by sparecake

If you’re a person that owns a heart-shaped springform, bust this out for Valentine’s and you’re good to go! For everyone else…why wait, eat this now! When you get to the ingredient list it’s going to be very clear that … Continue reading →

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Caramelized White Chocolate Ganache

Posted on October 28, 2020 by sparecake

Short recipe this morning, cuz I’m in a rush! This recipe requires caramelizing the best quality white chocolate you can get. The cookbook I was using recommends this (quite expensive) chocolate, but the nicest that was convenient in my supermarket … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bundt

Posted on September 30, 2020 by sparecake

I remain a yellow cake/chocolate frosting fan, and this cake is that, but in a way that works both for you and for your friend who believes that things can be “too sweet”. My cake came out of the pan … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Crumble Pie

Posted on September 23, 2020 by sparecake

Apparently breakfast pies can be a thing? I suppose if danish can be for breakfast, no reason you couldn’t have a fruit and granola type pie! Serve with some plain yogurt and a bit of honey for breakfast, or a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle

Posted on September 16, 2020 by sparecake

A one-pot gift that would probably be a good gift or party snack, but for now will certainly do just fine for crunching through alone in your isolation home! This brittle is, as the name implies, crisp and breakable once … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Layer Dessert

Posted on September 9, 2020 by sparecake

Delicious layered jiggly nonsense that doesn’t take as many dishes as expected to make! Ingredients: Layer 1: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup Cocoa Pebbles (or Cocoa Krispies – I think I might use them … Continue reading →

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