Tag Archives: chocolate

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones

Posted on September 23, 2011 by sparecake

Several years ago one my mom’s staff gave me the Pink Princess Cookbook. The book is full of cute foods, lots of pink things, and recipes varying from “dead simple” to “not very hard.” I was therefore quite surprised when … 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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Lemon-Flavored Chocolate Muffins

Posted on August 29, 2011 by sparecake

For whatever reason, I was recently searching for breakfast items in a book called 1001 Chocolate Treats. Like y’do. I saw these lemon-flavored chocolate muffins and was curious, because I couldn’t remember if lemon and chocolate go particularly well together. … 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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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescents

Posted on July 21, 2011 by sparecake

I don’t know that I’d technically call these “crescent rolls,” as they’re not a light flakey thing, but they’re crescent shaped and delicious! I love things that I can tag as both breakfast and dessert… These are from breadworld.com, which … Continue reading →

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Banana Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chip Streusel

Posted on July 15, 2011 by sparecake

It’s time for another delicious breakfast food! I’ve been eating this for the last few days (it lasts well!), and it’s actually surprisingly filling. I make it past 9:05 am without wondering when second breakfast is, which is practically unheard … Continue reading →

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White Chip Meringue Bars

Posted on July 3, 2011 by sparecake

At some point last year I was helping a friend find cookout-friendly recipes, and stumbled across a whole page of cookout desserts. This was the one I was most interested in, and I made it ages ago, but always thought … Continue reading →

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Cake-Filled Chocolate Hearts

Posted on June 28, 2011 by sparecake

My friend Ted got married this weekend. It was super fun – great band, tons of food, and I got to see my ex-roommate/roommate for life, Alex. When Alex still lived with me, his girlfriend Lauren (who also lived with … Continue reading →

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