Category Archives: Dessert

Rye Crumble Bars

Posted on September 12, 2018 by sparecake

There’s a metropark near me with a historic, water-powered mill. Eventually once my work is growing crops, they’ll be able to mill them for us (VERY COOL), but in the meantime, they’re already doin’ their thing with grains from elsewhere. … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Cookie

Posted on August 8, 2018 by sparecake

A big, thick cookie in which the sugars caramelize a bit, giving an extra richness to the flavors. Even the white chocolate chips I used browned and, even if only because the color got in my head, tasted more like … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Curd (and Neapolitan-ish Cake!)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by sparecake

I’d been curious about making a non-citrus curd for years, and luckily with just one extra step, it turns out to be super simple! What you do with it then is wiiiide open! Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 2/3 cup caster … Continue reading →

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Lemon Bliss Bundt

Posted on May 31, 2018 by sparecake

This blog post started off roughly, as both my camera battery and the overhead lights in my kitchen were dead, so pardon any even-worse-than-usual pictures, but I couldn’t wait any longer to try this cake! And luckily batteries and bulbs … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Chocolate Frosted Flake Cookies

Posted on May 16, 2018 by sparecake

Hello from my new kitchen! I’ve moved to Ohio for a new job running a historic farm – if that’s something you’d like to follow along with you can check it out over here (haven’t started work yet, so for … Continue reading →

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Maple Apple Upside-Down Cake (gf optional)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by sparecake

The blog where I read this recipe made it quite clear that she had had a bad experience using a springform pan for this recipe, and not to trust them. I foolishly thought that my (actually sort of tart-pan-ish, removable … Continue reading →

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Caramel Icebox Pie

Posted on March 28, 2018 by sparecake

If you check out the ingredient list for this pie, you’d probably think it’s going to be really tasty. Well, congrats, you’re basically a future-teller, this thing is great, and you can find out yourself for real quite easily! Although … Continue reading →

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Root Beer Fudge Cake

Posted on March 21, 2018 by sparecake

This cake combines two good flavors, without being super strongly either, for a nice blend. The frosting is quite sweet, but the cake isn’t, for another good balance. What makes it sort of magical is adding vanilla ice cream. When … Continue reading →

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Orange and Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 14, 2018 by sparecake

These cookies have a light taste of orange, and the olive oil highlights the bit of salt, making for a lovely combination! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Brownies

Posted on February 28, 2018 by sparecake

Tasty brownies that go well with ice cream, especially banana ice cream! They’re quite chocolate-y, sturdy without being a weird gf-y texture, and benefit from the cup of caramel chips I threw in! These brownies use a small amount of … Continue reading →

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