ZoëBakes https://zoebakes.com/ eat dessert first Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 36689627 Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Icebox Cake https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/16/milk-chocolate-pumpkin-icebox-cake/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/09/16/milk-chocolate-pumpkin-icebox-cake/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:57 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=25961 Looking for a gorgeous but simple fall cake? This pumpkin icebox cake with milk chocolate is a showstopper that comes together easily. Like all icebox cakes, it requires some time in the fridge, but a little planning makes this a simple treat with the best fall flavors. I made this […]

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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. Try my other favorite sweet corn season […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/21/sweet-corn-pancakes/feed/ 1 22514 Peach Ice Cream https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/20/peach-ice-cream/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/20/peach-ice-cream/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:35 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=25121 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 […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/20/peach-ice-cream/feed/ 2 25121 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/14/homemade-ice-cream-sandwiches/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/14/homemade-ice-cream-sandwiches/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:16:17 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=28234 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 […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/07/14/homemade-ice-cream-sandwiches/feed/ 0 28234 Summer Berry Cobbler With Shortcake https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/23/summer-berry-cobbler-with-shortcake/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/23/summer-berry-cobbler-with-shortcake/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:16:32 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=25040 This berry cobbler with shortcake is sensational and summery! It’s a perfect treat for fresh picked berries, and I even added a little thyme from the garden. This mashup is the best of two biscuit worlds, the cobbler and the shortcake. Both involve flaky tender biscuits and fruit, so why […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/23/summer-berry-cobbler-with-shortcake/feed/ 0 25040 Chocolate-Cherry Buttermilk Scones https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/19/chocolate-cherry-buttermilk-scones/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/19/chocolate-cherry-buttermilk-scones/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:57:56 +0000 https://www.zoebakes.com/?p=31148 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. That was 13 years ago and ever since then, Graham requests scones for Father’s Day and any other special occasion. So, when I got […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/19/chocolate-cherry-buttermilk-scones/feed/ 228 31148 The Best Chocolate Frosting Recipe https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/10/the-best-chocolate-frosting-recipe/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2026/06/10/the-best-chocolate-frosting-recipe/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:12 +0000 https://www.zoebakes.com/?p=31217 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 […]

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