Category Archives: Dessert

Strawberry Cake

Posted on September 26, 2011 by sparecake

When I first read this recipe, it was a vegan version, unfrosted, and I saved it in my breakfast recipe folder. I think I’ve pretty well ruined any chance of calling this healthy or breakfasty by adding strawberry cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Rugelach

Posted on September 15, 2011 by sparecake

A month or two ago at Costco, Alex pointed out a case of rugelach and mentioned that, even though he didn’t know what they were called, he was a fan. I promised to make them eventually, and this weekend’s DCFixed … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sparecake

The Small Press Expo was this weekend outside DC. Lots of web comic artists that I like were there, several of whom I talk to on twitter some times. Several weeks ago via the twits I asked Dave Shabet, the … Continue reading →

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Orange Crush Sherbet

Posted on September 9, 2011 by sparecake

I’ve got a couple exciting baked goods coming up in the next week or so (and a heap of Icelandic chocolate I’m looking forward to trying), but until the events I’m baking for happen, here’s a really quick Orange Crush … Continue reading →

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Disaster Tart

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sparecake

This month the theme for Aspiring Bakers is pies and tarts, and I wanted to make at least one thing to submit (arg, posted 2 pies RIGHT before August started!).  Of course, I finally had time to make a tart, … Continue reading →

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Swiss Chocolate Squares

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sparecake

Several years ago a friend gave me this kind of ridiculous cookbook that’s all recipes off the back of packages. The book’s 30 years old now, so some of the products the recipes are from don’t even exist anymore, and … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Red Velvet Cookies

Posted on August 19, 2011 by sparecake

Yesterday I published my 50th post on this blog. To give you guys a break from my constant rambling, my friend Catie was nice enough to write a guest post. While she generally focuses on fabulous cupcakes, this cookie recipe … Continue reading →

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White Velvet Butter Cake

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sparecake

I finally (ok only my second real try, first with a proper sized rolling pin) make a cake without fondant so wrinkled it looks like a broomstick skirt, and what happens? The camera decides to go all wonky on me, … Continue reading →

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Surprisingly Good Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on August 15, 2011 by sparecake

Last year I went to an event/competition called Cupcake Camp. Lots of us brought one or two dozen cupcakes, a few winners were chosen, and hundreds of cupcakes were consumed. I wasn’t too crushed that I didn’t win, as professionals … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

Posted on August 13, 2011 by sparecake

This recipe is not ideal for those with no attention span. There’s not that much hands-on time, but I was really antsy immediately anyway. (My roommate Kyle, having watched me swear profusely at youtube while waiting for various things to … Continue reading →

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