Category Archives: Dessert

Chocolate Caramel Stuffed Monkey Bread

Posted on May 16, 2012 by sparecake

I had some people over a few weeks ago and wanted an easily shared dessert. I’d never made monkey bread before, and went straight to one stuffed with chocolate and caramel, because, well, why do things in halves? Sweet Vanilla … Continue reading →

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Andes Brownies

Posted on May 11, 2012 by sparecake

While I was digging around in my mom’s cabinets recently, I found some Andes baking bits. Immediately knew I had to make some brownies with them. It was an awful good idea! The bits give a mint flavor to the … Continue reading →

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Double Stuff Oreo Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Posted on May 7, 2012 by sparecake

I started playing floor hockey a few weeks ago, and promised my team (the Mighty Pucks, obviously) that I’d bring some baked goods. This was good because it’s pretty portable, and also because it’s got chocolate and Oreos. Pretty solid … Continue reading →

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Kit Kat Copy Cat

Posted on May 2, 2012 by sparecake

This bar is supposed to be like a fake Kit Kat. I don’t think it tastes a ton like Kit Kats, but I had numerous people at a party this weekend tell me that it’s actually way better, so… that’s … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Cookie-Cake

Posted on April 30, 2012 by sparecake

This month’s Aspiring Bakers theme is Aspiring Bakers #18: Layers of Love (April 2012) hosted by Sam of Sweet Samsations. The gist of it was – make a layer cake in April! Got this one posted just in time… This is … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Nazook

Posted on April 27, 2012 by sparecake

The Daring Bakers’ April 2012 challenge, hosted by Jason at Daily Candor, were two Armenian standards: nazook and nutmeg cake. Nazook is a layered yeasted dough pastry with a sweet filling, and nutmeg cake is a fragrant, nutty coffee-style cake. … Continue reading →

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Giant M&M Cookie

Posted on April 20, 2012 by sparecake

Y’know what’s cheerful? An M&M cookie. Y’know what’s just downright day-changing? A GIANT M&M cookie! If that doesn’t put a smile on your face…time for a new face. Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 13, 2012 by sparecake

This is a chocolate cake recipe that I found in an email that wasn’t even to me. Like you do, all the time? It’s nice and very chocolatey tasting, especially the frosting! Oh, and the email noted that this cake … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Swirl Brioche Buns

Posted on April 11, 2012 by sparecake

When I was home a month or so ago, I tried this recipe. It was a disaster! I didn’t thicken the filling enough, so I was basically trying to roll a dough filled with pudding, and then when I’d nearly … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Oatmeal Chunk Cookies

Posted on April 6, 2012 by sparecake

This was the last thing I cooked with Ted before I left DC (ok, except a box of brownie mix…), and, as usual when he and I cook, I botched it slightly, but they came out delightfully anyway! Ingredients: 1/2 … Continue reading →

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