Recently in Chef Zoe Francois

Zoe's Ice Cream Cake

The title of this post should say "Mouthwatering Triple Layer Brownie Ice Cream Cake" Three layers of ice cream (flavors of your choosing), homemade brownie from scratch creates the supporting layers of this cake.  Enough said.  Simply delicious.  Zoe Francois from www.zoebakes.com does it again with a remarkable yet simple recipe that will leave the reader salivating. . . at least her posts always leave me salivating!

Zoe is known for her famous breads and is the author of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day and has just completed her second book about healthy breads which will be in stores soon.  But as a pastry chef and former employee of Ben & Jerry's, it's my belief that her next book needs to be all about decadent desserts!

For step-by-step instructions on how to make this wonderful recipe, please click here

Visit www.zoebakes.com and you'll also find recipes for homemade ice cream and other decadent desserts.  Bookmark it . . . I hear she's in a baking mood these days and I'm sure more sinful posts are in the works!

Zoe's Red Velvet Birthday Cake

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Once again, Zoe from www.zoebakes.com is a mind reader.  A few months ago she did it with the Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe... and now it's birthday cake.  Just yesterday I was discussing cakes with a friend and it made me wonder where I could find unique birthday recipes.  Suddenly.... there it was.... right on my Facebook page.  Zoe posted a link to her beautiful Red Velvet Birthday cake recipe which included a stunning basket-weave frosting.

If you haven't booked marked her blog at www.zoebakes.com please do it.  She takes the time to break down each recipe's method in thoughtful detail and mouth-watering step-by-step photos worthy of a coffee table book.

For Zoe's Red Velvet Birthday Cake Recipe..... Click Here

Zoe Bakes ... The Ultimate Carrot Cake

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www.zoebakes.com

I have always believed that in life, there are cooks and there are bakers.  I love to cook and I must admit, baking has always intimidated me.  So when I come across someone who is truly a master baker and creative artist... I admire that talent.  Zoe Francois is one to admire.  She has a simply wonderful blog www.zoebakes.com that is so friendly and informative with marvelous recipes that I was immediately transported to an alternate universe where I felt like I could be a master baker!  Zoe's new book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day has been getting rave reviews for wonderful homemade bread that is so easy to make "It almost bakes itself."

Carrot cake is one of my very favorite deserts.  I rarely find a recipe worthy of consideration as I am a true carrot cake snob.  In my quest for the ultimate carrot cake recipe, I happened across Zoe's website.  My search was over.  Ironically, I was very familiar with Zoe's website and wasn't that surprised the ultimate recipe would be shared by her.  She was thoughtful enough to allow me to link her recipe to my website.

This is just a sample of how remarkable her recipes are and I encourage you to visit her website to see her other beautiful and delicious creations.

And if you love cookbooks like I do.. please purchase her book through Amazon at this link

For the Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe including a detailed step-by-step process and photos.... click here