Category Archives: Dessert

Caramel Monkey Bread

Posted on April 17, 2019 by sparecake

In the past, I made a monkey bread that had chocolate chips and caramel bits in each piece, with a thick icing on top. Lately I’d been pondering a monkey bread that has Milk Duds in each piece, and just … Continue reading →

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Angel Lush Trifle

Posted on April 10, 2019 by sparecake

No easier way to party prep than to make a trifle the day before! This one is extra simple, and quite delicious! I didn’t wind up taking many pictures, but once you’ve made it, you’ll be able to see it … Continue reading →

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Maple Candy

Posted on April 3, 2019 by sparecake

Did an event at work this past weekend at which visitors were able to sample maple sap, some partially cooked down sap, finished maple syrup, and then also maple candy (plus listen to me yammer about the history of maple … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Cookies

Posted on March 20, 2019 by sparecake

Another cookie, because I decided I needed peanut butter chips in things. These are soft and relatively thick, and there’s enough banana in the batter that all the different flavors are noticeable, which is the ideal. I actually baked them … Continue reading →

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Orange Cookies

Posted on March 13, 2019 by sparecake

Another old recipe, this one’s from a 1937 Ohio cookbook available online. They went over very well at the board meeting I brought them to, people took thirds at a program that night, and they made a good lunch the … Continue reading →

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Skillet Cookie

Posted on February 27, 2019 by sparecake

A big, warm, gooey cookie with lots of chocolate. If you have a bunch of friends over for a movie night, this is great to eat still warm from the pan, with ice cream and chocolate sauce. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Brownie-in-a-Mug Gift Mix

Posted on December 19, 2018 by sparecake

I tried a few mug mixes in the last few weeks that weren’t worth eating more than once, but eventually came across this one. Well, the one I slightly adapted to make this one, anyway. I found that I got … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie Bread

Posted on December 5, 2018 by sparecake

Another recipe that uses 8,000 dishes, but feels worth it for the end result. Ingredients: Apple Pie Filling: 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups chopped cooking apples 1 tablespoon lemon juice Crumb Topping: … Continue reading →

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Butterscotch Cookies

Posted on November 21, 2018 by sparecake

Despite the name, these cookies have no butterscotch chips or anything, just a lot of brown sugar and butter. The recipe is from a 1937 cookbook, so I’ve been making them at work (at my depression era farm). If you … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Stuffed Chocolate Bundt

Posted on November 7, 2018 by sparecake

A delicious chocolate cake with a cream cheese filling! I thought the cake tasted more moist and richly chocolatey from the second day on, which is convenient because this cake makes nearly an entire dishwasher full of dishes, so you … Continue reading →

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