ZoëBakes https://zoebakes.com/ eat dessert first Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:56:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 36689627 Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/11/04/pbj-cheesecake-with-poured-ganache-how-to-video-and-a-cool-giveaway/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/11/04/pbj-cheesecake-with-poured-ganache-how-to-video-and-a-cool-giveaway/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:29:30 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5395 This Peanut Butter and Jelly cheesecake is like a peanut butter cup combined with your favorite cheesecake. It’s comforting, delicious and makes for a fun addition to a holiday dessert table. The Story Behind This Cheesecake Recipe Peanut Butter and Jelly is a staple in most children’s diets. In fact, […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/11/04/pbj-cheesecake-with-poured-ganache-how-to-video-and-a-cool-giveaway/feed/ 296 5395 The Best Plum Cake: Fast, Easy and Delicious https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/20/plum-cake-a-fall-affair/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/20/plum-cake-a-fall-affair/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:46:07 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5118 This plum cake might be the perfect dessert. It’s easy to make, and can be served as morning coffee cake or as a sweet treat after dinner. As the weather gets chillier, at least here in the upper Midwest, we turn our attention over to apples and pears. The summer […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/20/plum-cake-a-fall-affair/feed/ 32 5118 The Best Homemade Fondant https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/05/the-best-homemade-fondant/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/05/the-best-homemade-fondant/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:25:08 +0000 https://www.zoebakes.com/?p=32760 Ever wondered how bakers make illusion cakes or cakes that look like art? Fondant is one of the secrets. The pliable, clay-like texture of rolled fondant allows it to hold all kinds of shapes, and it gives an elegant, sleek look when flat. Homemade fondant is for the adventurous, but […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/10/05/the-best-homemade-fondant/feed/ 0 32760 Apple Pumpkin Cake https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/29/apple-pumpkin-cake-and-a-fantastic-book-giveaway/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/29/apple-pumpkin-cake-and-a-fantastic-book-giveaway/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:07:46 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=935 This apple pumpkin cake is a perfect fall recipe. It combines two favorite flavors into one moist, delicious cake. Pumpkin cake is topped with a layer of sautéed apples, which is then topped with streusel and baked. Serve with vanilla ice cream and an apple chip! This apple pumpkin cake […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/29/apple-pumpkin-cake-and-a-fantastic-book-giveaway/feed/ 216 935 Almond Raspberry Kringle https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/24/almond-raspberry-kringle/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/24/almond-raspberry-kringle/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:03:49 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=24631 Whether or not you’re from the Midwest, a kringle is a must-try dessert. It’s perfect for the holidays, and this almond raspberry kringle is made with pie dough for a flaky, buttery dessert. It wasn’t until I moved to Minnesota that I truly understood the magnificence of Scandinavian baking. There […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/24/almond-raspberry-kringle/feed/ 0 24631 Easy Poached Pears https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/15/easy-poached-pears/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/15/easy-poached-pears/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:59:38 +0000 https://www.zoebakes.com/?p=32118 Poached pears are one of the easiest and sexiest desserts there are. They sit on the plate like a jewel, filled with the essence of wine. The house becomes scented with spices and vanilla. Once these regal beauties are tender and succulent, they can be paired with pastry cream, ice […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/15/easy-poached-pears/feed/ 0 32118 The Best Boston Cream Pie https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/09/the-best-boston-cream-pie/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/09/the-best-boston-cream-pie/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:15:31 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=24931 This is my take on a classic Boston Cream Pie. It’s made with layers of my hot milk sponge cake, pastry cream and chocolate glaze. It’s a cake with a curious name. These soft buttery cakes were once baked in pie tins, then sandwiched around a thick layer of vanilla […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/09/the-best-boston-cream-pie/feed/ 0 24931 Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/08/10/easy-homemade-caramel-sauce/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/08/10/easy-homemade-caramel-sauce/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:51:49 +0000 https://www.zoebakes.com/?p=31477 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 […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/08/10/easy-homemade-caramel-sauce/feed/ 1 31477 Sweet Corn Pancakes https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/21/sweet-corn-pancakes/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/21/sweet-corn-pancakes/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:05:55 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=22514 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. This recipe is perfect for the sweet […]

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