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No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

You don’t have to have an ice cream machine to make great ice cream at home! This no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe is made in a stand mixer and you can add in any flavor you like. Below I share some ideas. If you get creative and make up one […]

Whipped Cream Cake

In 1998 I sat next to Rose Levy Beranbaum on a panel of bakers at a Barnes & Noble for a “Celebrity Cook Book Club.” I was freshly out of culinary school and working as a pastry chef at a fine dining restaurant. I was neither a “celebrity” nor a […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Bread

Anyone can make bakery-worthy sourdough bread at home with the right ingredients and a little guidance. This guide to sourdough bread will help you learn the tricks to a perfect loaf. Read on for the recipe, tips and a video tutorial! I make a loaf of this sourdough bread at […]

How To Make Sourdough Starter From Scratch

This sourdough starter recipe is simple and requires only flour, water and a little patience. Once you have it down, you can keep this starter active and make all the sourdough bread you want. Sourdough starter is easier than you think! It can take a few tries, but really all […]

Easy Homemade Artisan Bread

This homemade artisan bread recipe is a go-to in my house; in fact, it is from the book I co-authored, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. It’s easy for beginners and has the crisp crust and has the chewy crumb of a loaf from your favorite bakery. There are […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

I shouldn’t have favorites, but, really, I’d eat this Cream Cheese Frosting on just about anything, including toast. It’s just the right amount of sweet, without being cloying, so it goes perfectly with super-rich Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake, Ultimate Carrot Cake or Hummingbird Cake. You can even pair it with […]

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a dessert I first tasted in Little Italy in New York City, when I was a kid in the 1970s. At the time, I felt as if I was getting away with something a little scandalous because of the coffee-and-booze-soaked cake; it all seemed so grown-up and sophisticated.

st patricks day cake with shamrock enblazed on top

Guinness Chocolate Cake with White Knight Frosting

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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Irish Scones with Kumquat Marmalade

These Irish Scones are a favorite breakfast treat. A classic scone is a bit sweeter than a biscuit, and while still flaky has a distinct texture all to its self. I make this recipe with a classic kumquat marmalade. I fell madly in love with Ireland and have had the […]

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and a glass of milk | ZoëBakes

Coconut Oatmeal Rum Raisin Cookies

These Coconut Oatmeal Rum Raisin Cookies are a family favorite! These are wonderful soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, and the rum-soaked raisins add depth to the flavor. These are a recipe featured on season 3 episode 9 of Zoë Bakes. I enlist two of my best taste testers, my […]

Breakfast Cookies For A Healthy Morning

If you’re looking for quick, healthy morning treat, grab a cookie. Seriously! These breakfast cookies are packed with healthy ingredients for a fast, easy and nutritious breakfast. A good, healthy morning breakfast can make all the difference in your day, but sometimes you’re rushing out the door and you need […]

Vegan Meringue

Did you know it’s possible (and easy!) to make vegan meringue? That’s right. Fluffy, toastable vegan meringue is achievable with a humble can of chickpeas. You simply use the aquafaba (or chickpea water) and whip it to perfection with cream of tartar, vinegar, sugar, and vanilla, much like you would […]