Category Archives: Dessert

Berry Oatmeal Crisp (can be gluten-free)

Posted on November 30, 2015 by sparecake

This was the only new-to-me thing that I brought to Thanksgiving, and when I took it out of the oven, I was concerned that it was basically going to be sawdust-dry oats dumped on top of berries. I shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Skillet Cranberry Buckle

Posted on November 23, 2015 by sparecake

This is easy enough that it really shouldn’t throw off your already meticulously planned Thanksgiving cooking schedule too much if you (wisely) decide to throw it in! I made this twice last week, once for myself, and once to bring … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chess Pie

Posted on October 21, 2015 by sparecake

A rich chocolate pie that goes quite well with marshmallow ice cream! It also only takes 1 bowl and a whisk, so clean-up’s a snap! Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9″ deep-dish pie shell (if using a frozen crust, let it come … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow Ice Cream

Posted on October 19, 2015 by sparecake

This is a simple ice cream (no making custards and worrying about scrambled egg ice cream!) that tastes like a very rich vanilla, possibly with a hint of malted-ness. Add sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for a bit more visual … Continue reading →

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Eclair Cake

Posted on September 21, 2015 by sparecake

This is a simple, delicious dessert I’ve made a bunch of times over the years. Although I normally picture graham crackers as crumbly disasters, once they’ve ‘soaked’ in the pudding mixture for a while they come apart from the main … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Posted on September 9, 2015 by sparecake

I’ve only had strawberry cheesecake ice cream once, in a tiny place in the outskirts of DC, but I’ve always wanted it again. Turns out… it’s really not hard to make. Dangerous thing to know! This ice cream’s very rich, … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet

Posted on August 12, 2015 by sparecake

I got an ice cream maker at a thrift shop recently, and this was the first thing I made with it. It’s kind of light and refreshing, from the fruit, and tangy from the buttermilk. It’s a nice combo. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread Brownie Swirl

Posted on August 3, 2015 by sparecake

What better way to meet new people than to bring fairly absurd baked goods? It works for me! Ingredients: Banana Bread Batter: 3 very ripe bananas, peeled 1/3 cup butter, melted pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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Maple Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on July 27, 2015 by sparecake

These are the cookies I made at the same time as last week’s brown sugar maple cookies. As I mentioned then, I liked the texture of last week’s cookies way more, but most of my coworkers loved the texture of … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Posted on July 22, 2015 by sparecake

I made two different maple cookie recipes the other day,  to have coworkers taste test them to find the best. I thought these were the CLEAR winner, in taste, texture, and appearance, but most of the other folk to try … Continue reading →

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