eat dessert first
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.
Move over pineapple, this peach upside down cake is a new favorite. You get the classic caramelized top with the distinct sweetness of peaches. This cake is summer at its richest. Whiskey-Caramel soaked peaches are baked into a browned butter cake batter and then inverted to show off the beauty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
