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A good caramel sauce is thick enough to hold up, but pourable for drizzling on cakes, ice cream and any other treat. I like my caramel a little smoky, and this caramel sauce recipe delivers, but you can adjust yours to find the perfect flavor. Find all of my favorite […]
These corn pancakes are a fun and tasty way to enjoy summer sweet corn! A few whole kernels of corn add a pop of texture and flavor inside a classic pancake. Try them with or without blueberries for a little extra summer sweetness. Try my other favorite sweet corn season […]
This Philadelphia-style peach ice cream is the perfect cool treat for summer. Layer in the optional raspberry coulis for a Peach Melba-style dessert that’s irresistibly refreshing on the hottest days. The summeriest fruit is a perfectly ripe peach. It is exquisite all on its own but made better paired with […]
We all remember the ice cream sandwich bar from our childhood. The one with dark chocolate cookie rectangles stuffed with fluffy vanilla ice cream and wrapped in paper. This homemade ice cream sandwiches recipe takes that classic frozen treat up a notch using the Chocolate Wafers from my book, Zoë Bakes […]
A Fourth of July treat! This berry cobbler with shortcake featuring strawberries and blueberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a beautiful red, white and blue dessert. It’s a perfect treat for fresh picked berries, and I even added a little thyme from the garden. This mashup is […]
My family loves scones. In fact, it was Graham’s request for scones that launched my son Charlie’s homemade scone pop-up when he was 12 years old.
This is the ultimate chocolate frosting recipe! The rich chocolate flavor is perfect for all kinds of desserts, and it pairs perfectly with the fluffy texture of your favorite cake. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you have a new go-to for birthdays or a cake for […]
These peach muffins feature juicy peaches with a wonderful crumb topping. Sliced almonds give them a nice crunch and cinnamon and sugar create a classic muffin top texture and flavor. It’s a perfect brunch recipe that relies on a few pantry staples. Find the full recipe below. Looking For More […]
The simple yellow cake is a classic for a reason. Whether you’re building a gorgeous layer cake or making a sheet cake in a 9×13-inch pan, this recipe delivers on the texture and flavor of the classic cake. It’s a go-to for birthdays and beats out cake mixes every time. […]
This Rhubarb Ginger Crumble was the obvious choice for my first bake from the Cake From Lucie by Lucie Franc de Ferriere because my yard is stocked with fresh rhubarb. Her technique of letting the sugar draw the liquid from the stalks, then cooking it, creates a jammy, intense flavor. […]
This key lime cheesecake is the Diva version of a favorite dessert: Key Lime Pie! She’s a little over the top and a showstopper with all the layers standing tall. The ingredient list is very similar to the pie, it’s just a punched-up ratio. This isn’t just a cheesecake with […]
Baked Alaska is one of my favorite desserts. It combines a few of my favorite things: ice cream, meringue and a blow torch 😉! A traditional Baked Alaska is simple and elegant, and you can customize yours with all kinds of flavors. Here, you’ll learn how to make traditional Baked […]
I'm Zoë François and I love to bake. This is where I play with sugar and take the mystery out of baking everything from cookies to wedding cakes. More...
