Tag Archives: chocolate

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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Whatchamacallit Popcorn

Posted on January 7, 2015 by sparecake

I’m not sure I’ve ever had Whatchamacallits, and that hasn’t actually changed in the making of this popcorn, as they’re not gluten-free and I needed this popcorn to be. Doesn’t stop this from being a real delicious, sugary treat! It’s … Continue reading →

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2014 Wrap-Up

Posted on January 5, 2015 by sparecake

2014 was an interesting year, during which I moved 3 times, through a variety of terrible kitchens (plus my mother’s nice one). Mostly for that reason, there were only 34 new posts on the blog last year, vs around 150 … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Posted on November 19, 2014 by sparecake

If you’re looking for cookies that taste like straight chocolate but have a much creamier texture than biting a candy bar, today is your lucky day! These cookies are chocolate filled chocolate, and they’re fantastic. Just keep in mind, when … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted on May 28, 2014 by sparecake

Hello food blog! It’s been a while, eh? The last few months have mostly involved a lot of really mediocre cooking, and one or two things I intended to share that didn’t work out quite right. I’m down to my … Continue reading →

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Brownie Batter Dip

Posted on April 4, 2014 by sparecake

Once again I had a bunch of cream cheese to use up, and this time it wasn’t going away without bringing a billion calories with it. Luckily, this dip is really delicious, but not something you need to eat a … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Scones

Posted on January 17, 2014 by sparecake

One of my classmates left Greece yesterday, and wanted something to eat on the plane. This is what she got! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on December 30, 2013 by sparecake

My mother just left after 10 days visiting me here in Greece. One of a things I requested she bring was a big jar of peanut butter, because it’s really ridiculously expensive here. I can only imagine she’s not been … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 6, 2013 by sparecake

This is a mighty fine chocolate chip cookie with just enough cream cheese that you can taste that little bit of tanginess. I love that! Only made a half-batch, as that’s how much cream cheese I had, but I’d happily … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Posted on November 20, 2013 by sparecake

The last thing I did Sunday night was google ‘breakfast cake recipe’. Made for a good Monday morning! Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup sugar, divided 2 cups … Continue reading →

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