Tag Archives: Cake

Golden Raisin Polenta Cake

Posted on November 23, 2016 by sparecake

This one sounds a bit weird, but is delicious! It reminded me of meringues – the outside gets very crisp, but is somewhat fragile like a meringue. Unlike a meringue, the center is very dense. It’s sweet, and the polenta … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake

Posted on January 20, 2016 by sparecake

This is a tasty cake, and it’s also very dense. This makes it a good option when you need a cake that can travel because, say, your gluten-free friend’s family got a giant, non-gf cake for the friend’s graduation party. … 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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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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Lemon Polenta Cake

Posted on June 17, 2015 by sparecake

Making gluten-free baked goods in Rawlins is pretty severely limited by the gluten-free flour-type-thing options pretty much being gf Bisquick, almond meal, and cornmeal. Luckily, 2 of those 3 are what you need for this cake! Ingredients: 2/3 cup polenta/corn … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Roll

Posted on May 11, 2015 by sparecake

While it may have snowed here this weekend, when I made this cake a week+ ago everything felt lovely and like summer must be near. Whoops?! This cake gives you all the fluffy airiness of angel food cake, without the … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 27, 2015 by sparecake

Last weekend I got a friend in Denver to have a cake party. I didn’t actually take any pictures of any of the cakes other people brought, but it was a successful night. The cake I made is actually the … 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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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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Apple-Cinnamon Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 25, 2013 by sparecake

One of my Greek classmates had apparently never really baked a cake before. Fixing that seemed like a pretty good excuse to make a cake! She really likes caramel, so making this seemed a good place to start. Ingredients: Cake: … Continue reading →

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