chocolate Archives - ZoëBakes 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 Guinness Chocolate Cake with White Knight Frosting https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/10/guinness-chocolate-cake-with-white-knight-frosting/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/10/guinness-chocolate-cake-with-white-knight-frosting/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:33:53 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=11126 Inspired by my travels to Ireland, this Guinness Chocolate Cake is a perfect recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. Jump to the recipe below, or read on to discover some of my favorite This Guinness Chocolate Stout Cake with White Knight Buttercream based on recipes from Zoë Bakes Cakes, was inspired […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/10/guinness-chocolate-cake-with-white-knight-frosting/feed/ 9 11126 Cherry Chocolate Cake https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/02/10/cherry-chocolate-cake/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/02/10/cherry-chocolate-cake/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:55:00 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5704 This cherry chocolate cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any other time, really). The Black Forest cake is moist and delicious, and the cherries add sweetness and elegance. This is a very tossed-together Black Forest Cake, or, as I like to say, when I am too lazy to bring […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/15/banana-cream-pie/feed/ 6 10383 How to Make Ice Cream + 17 Ice Cream Recipes https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/07/07/ice-cream-101/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/07/07/ice-cream-101/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:28:14 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=3673 When making homemade ice cream, you have to start with a really great base, which for me means lusciously smooth, with a dense and silky texture. The flavor should be rich, but not too buttery (greasy) and I always start my “French custard” ice cream base with vanilla. So start […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/07/07/ice-cream-101/feed/ 55 3673 Best Ever Chocolate Zucchini Cake https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/05/29/chocolate-zucchini-cake/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/05/29/chocolate-zucchini-cake/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 02:08:30 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4297 This chocolate zucchini cake recipe is from my book Zoë Bakes Cakes! It’s moist and sweet, but not overly so, and intensely chocolate-y for a decadent and addicting dessert. This chocolate zucchini cake was inspired by one I ate while in college in Burlington, Vermont. I worked as a photo assistant, […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2020/07/17/smore-ice-box-cake/feed/ 8 11437 Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan Too) https://www.zoebakes.com/2020/03/26/paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2020/03/26/paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:12:51 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=11203 Order my new cookbook, Zoë Bakes Cookies, now! It’s the perfect time for comfort food and these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies from Stephanie Meyer’s The 30-Minute Paleo Cookbook are the ultimate snack to satisfy. They are super decadent and rich with flavor because they are made with almond butter. The cookies, like […]

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