Category Archives: Dessert

Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Posted on February 2, 2015 by sparecake

Another recipe that straddles the breakfast/dessert divide, I brought these to a potluck night a few weeks ago, where (thanks to the addition of a sugary glaze) they were greeted as delicious, slightly crunchy donuts. That works for me! Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Lemon Squares

Posted on January 28, 2015 by sparecake

A bright cheery dessert for this wintery weather, these lemon squares use almond flour to create a crisp gluten-free crust. Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup almond flour 3 tablespoons softened butter 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted on January 19, 2015 by sparecake

This fall my mother and I met up in Philly for a weekend of museums and food. Easily the best thing we had, which we’ve been talking about ever since, was a slice of flourless chocolate cake at Giorgio on … Continue reading →

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Whatchamacallit Popcorn

Posted on January 7, 2015 by sparecake

I’m not sure I’ve ever had Whatchamacallits, and that hasn’t actually changed in the making of this popcorn, as they’re not gluten-free and I needed this popcorn to be. Doesn’t stop this from being a real delicious, sugary treat! It’s … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 31, 2014 by sparecake

Some friends and I were home over the holidays and wanted to bake together. This recipe was suggested by my friend Catie, and was a gooood choice. The cookies are thick, and flavorful, although there’s not a clear cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cheesecake Pie

Posted on December 24, 2014 by sparecake

Two cranberry pie things in a row? Tis the season, I suppose! I brought this, plus some cranberry salsa, to a turducken feast this weekend, and both went over quite well! The cranberries are made less tart with sugar, but … Continue reading →

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Deep Dish Strawberry-Cranberry Pie

Posted on December 17, 2014 by sparecake

In yet another post a bit related to my friend Alex’s birthday, this pie is one his mother made for his birthday that I really really liked! The cranberries aren’t overwhelmingly tart, but enough to balance out the sweetness of … Continue reading →

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Apple Cider Cake

Posted on December 10, 2014 by sparecake

After Alex’s birthday last week, there was some leftover apple cider. I don’t drink much besides water too often, so I needed to use some of it up in other ways. Luckily, there are countless delicious options, including this cake! … Continue reading →

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Yellow Cake

Posted on December 3, 2014 by sparecake

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting has always been my favorite, but I don’t think I’d ever made one from scratch. I was asked to bring a cake to a surprise party, and the time was right! It has a nicer … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Posted on November 19, 2014 by sparecake

If you’re looking for cookies that taste like straight chocolate but have a much creamier texture than biting a candy bar, today is your lucky day! These cookies are chocolate filled chocolate, and they’re fantastic. Just keep in mind, when … Continue reading →

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