Category Archives: Dessert

Fluffernutter Chip Ice Cream

Posted on August 7, 2013 by sparecake

Alright! Back in the States, back in the kitchen! Starting off, of course, with some ice cream. Peanut butter and fluff is a flavor combo that pretty much can’t go wrong. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading →

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Whiskey-Ginger Pie

Posted on July 31, 2013 by sparecake

Today’s guest post comes from my friend Guy, who has a pretty good grasp of how our food tastes overlap. Thanks, Guy! I may not want to eat it, but I will admit that is a nice looking pie. Corinne … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Crunch Eclair Bars

Posted on July 26, 2013 by sparecake

First off, a note that I’m leaving (will have left by the time this is posted) for vacation in Spain with my mother, so next week there will be guest posts from several of my friends. Thanks in advance, friends! … Continue reading →

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Cherry Yogurt Bites

Posted on July 22, 2013 by sparecake

Once upon a time when I was a high school freshman, Greek yogurt hadn’t hit yet. It was so unknown, that someone in my Global Studies class was able to bring “Greek yogurt” as their contribution to an international food … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Peaches with Strawberry Sorbet

Posted on July 15, 2013 by sparecake

The Tour de France is going on this month, and as usual in the past year or two, tons of the teams’ chefs are on twitter, facebook, and various blogs. Seeing what the riders are having for dinner is always … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Posted on July 12, 2013 by sparecake

These cupcakes use a baking soda and vinegar reaction to get rise that makes a really stinky batter, but creates a perfectly textured cupcake. (Oh, and the stink goes away, too.) I’d be quite pleased with this texture in a … Continue reading →

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Reese’s Fudge Pie

Posted on July 8, 2013 by sparecake

This pie is a really rich combination of graham cracker crust, fudge layer, and fluffy peanut butter top. As you’d imagine, those go really well together, and will leave everyone happily comatose. I made it with my friend Ted, who … Continue reading →

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Flourless Honey-Almond Cake

Posted on July 3, 2013 by sparecake

Sort of similar to the orange almond cake of a few weeks ago, this cake involves a food processor, a lot of eggs, and almonds. A very different result, though, although both have good flavors and textures. Ingredients: 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Crack Pie

Posted on June 28, 2013 by sparecake

I’ve been kind of slacking on Daring Bakers‘ posts the last 2 or 3 months, because they challenges were things my family can’t (or I won’t) eat, but I’m back! Rachael from pizzarossa was our lovely June 2013 Daring Bakers’ … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramelized Sugar

Posted on June 24, 2013 by sparecake

I thought this one sounded interesting, with its several types of sugar. I didn’t find the flavor of the caramelized sugar super strong/noticeable, but you can tell they’re not just straight sugar or brown sugar cookies, and it’s a good, … Continue reading →

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