Tag Archives: strawberries

Sweetheart Party Cake

Posted on February 19, 2020 by sparecake

A summery-feeling cake, this one would be ideal at a backyard lunch, but was also delicious at a gross wintery night gathering as well. It uses gelatin, which may sound weird but works to let you add the juice that … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Angel Pavlovas

Posted on July 3, 2019 by sparecake

This is a plan-ahead sort of dessert I’d wanted to make for ages, but not just for myself because half of the meringues would go squishy before I could eat them. With that in mind, I invited myself to dinner … Continue reading →

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Frisch’s Type Strawberry Pie

Posted on June 19, 2019 by sparecake

A recipe submitted by Sally Loomis (who went on to donate the property I work on to the park district I work for) to a local church cookbook, I’m not positive who the Frisch in the name is – does … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Curd (and Neapolitan-ish Cake!)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by sparecake

I’d been curious about making a non-citrus curd for years, and luckily with just one extra step, it turns out to be super simple! What you do with it then is wiiiide open! Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 2/3 cup caster … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Posted on August 17, 2016 by sparecake

I admit this pie may look slightly underwhelming, how it doesn’t explode out of the crust or anything, but after I took my first bite this weekend I started messaging people “I AM GOOD AT PIE”, which should give you … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet

Posted on August 12, 2015 by sparecake

I got an ice cream maker at a thrift shop recently, and this was the first thing I made with it. It’s kind of light and refreshing, from the fruit, and tangy from the buttermilk. It’s a nice combo. Ingredients: … 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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Strawberry Trifle

Posted on March 16, 2015 by sparecake

A simple way to make an elaborate feeling dessert, trifles are just layers of delicious that don’t have to be super precise. This particular one uses brownies, and in this case box mix brownies are fine – because they are … Continue reading →

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Deep Dish Strawberry-Cranberry Pie

Posted on December 17, 2014 by sparecake

In yet another post a bit related to my friend Alex’s birthday, this pie is one his mother made for his birthday that I really really liked! The cranberries aren’t overwhelmingly tart, but enough to balance out the sweetness of … 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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