eat dessert first
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 […]
Raspberries are a funny little fruit. They are sweet and summery, ripening in the warms months, but they are equally at home in a holiday dessert. Here you will find all my raspberry recipes. Some are perfect for summer, others are made for the holidays, and some can fit in […]
Rhubarb sauce is one of the first things I make in the spring. This easy recipe requires just three ingredients, and is one of the best uses for fresh rhubarb. It can be used on almost any dessert, and features a wonderful balance of sweetness and tartness. Or simply eat […]
Sometimes you want a cake that you can slice into on a Tuesday afternoon. Nothing fancy, just flavorful and fun. This Cherry-Chocolate Pound Cake will satisfy all your cravings and is simple to make. An Important Reminder! Don’t skip the cream of tartar in this recipe or your cherry cake […]
These homemade fruit jellies are a fun little treat. When you share the jelly candy, you can also call it by fancy real name: French Pâtes. Below you’ll find recipes for a few fun flavor combinations, but all you need are the base ingredients, and then you can try your […]
In the mood for a quick, delicious breakfast treat? These one minute microwave mug muffins hit the spot! Find recipes for a banana chocolate muffin and blueberry muffin below. Looking for the all time classic mug treat? Check out my Easy Chocolate Mug Cake! When the weather is hot and […]
These easy and cozy crockpot cinnamon rolls are perfect for a celebration. Christmas Morning? Birthday? Mother’s Day? Yes. Yes. And Yes. They only take a couple hours in a slow cooker and come out pillowy, so skip the cans of cinnamon rolls and make your own! You’ll find instructions on […]
When you are in the mood for cake, but don’t want to fuss over it, this spoon cake is the answer. Just bake the yellow cake (adapted from Zoë Bakes Cakes) in a baking dish, instead of a cake pan, then layer it with the lemon curd (homemade is bright, tart […]
Want to try something new for Passover? This lemon poppy seed roulade is a wonderful addition to your table. It’s a gorgeous, light and fluffy dessert with a little Matzo Meal. This is a beautiful lemon sponge cake made with Matzo Cake Meal, topped with Poppy Seed Buttercream, rolled into a […]
This roasted carrot upside down cake is a riff on a classic carrot cake. You can serve it with some cream cheese whipped cream for a fun way to enjoy a pared down version of my Ultimate Carrot Cake! Carrots make for a wonderful upside down cake. It’s a simple […]
These carrot muffins are delicious take on carrot cake. Plus, they are much healthier! I love these as a quick, energy boosting breakfast, and you can omit the cream cheese frosting to make them extra healthy. These muffins are a direct influence from my childhood in Vermont. When I was […]
It’s like a Shamrock Shake on fire! This simple, no-churn, eggless ice cream is creamy, and minty. It makes for a gorgeous St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Baked Alaska. The rich texture comes from whole fat ricotta cheese and whipped cream that’s folded into the mixture just before freezing. To get […]
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. I studied pastry at the CIA (the culinary school, not the spy agency), worked in restaurants, have written 10 cookbooks and you can find more of my creations in my Substack Newsletter and YouTube videos. More...
