Answers to Your Baking Questions

Answers to your FAQs for cakes + frosting, homemade bread, and more.

I was both delighted and overwhelmed at the response from my Instagram followers when I asked for your baking questions. When I thought I might get something like 50 questions and the result was hundreds, I knew I needed to put together this information for everyone who might need it. Thank you to everyone who asked a question!

There are now 5 new posts on zoebakes.com dedicated to answering these questions. And don’t worry — if you don’t see your question answered yet, there are still more answers to come. Stay tuned!

Answers to Your Baking Questions

FAQ: Baking Equipment

I got so many questions about baking equipment! I totally get it. There are so many products out there that it can be hard to choose the “right” ones. I also got a lot of questions about techniques and organization, so if you’ve ever struggled with which items to choose and why, this is a good place to turn. You’ll also find my must-have tools and favorite pieces of equipment.

FAQ: Cake Baking & Decorating 101

Cake decorating is one of those skills that can seem mysterious, but is honestly something everyone can do. There are also plenty of little tips and tricks that are handy for baking cake. I answered a ton of questions about cake to hopefully make your cake baking and decorating smooth.

FAQ: Baking Homemade Bread

I’ve spent a lot of time attempting to demystify and simplifying bread making, and guess what? It’s still finicky! One of the joys of bread is that every loaf has its own personality, but all of us have encountered those loaves where something just didn’t go quite right. I answered all kinds of bread questions, so if you feel a little stuck, hopefully you’ll find an answer here. Let me know if I missed anything!

FAQ: Meringue

Oh, those beautiful meringues! Some of my most popular desserts feature the ethereal, whipped delight. Once you get the technique for meringue down, it is a fun and surprisingly simple skill. However, I know there are often some sticking points along the way, so here are some of the answers to your meringue questions.

FAQ: Pie & Pie Crust

Of course, no FAQ roundup would be complete without some pie questions. Pie was the very first inspiration for my blog, and I know so many home bakers run into pie issues—even ones with a lot of experience! I think pie is one of those pastries that folks feel like they just need to master, and once you do it feels so good. I promise it isn’t as hard to become a great pie maker as you may think.