Hi there, I'm Zoha!
I’m a self-taught baker, blogger, photographer, and content creator behind Bake with Zoha. But above all, I’m a lover of all things sweet, and baking is my love language. I share simple and indulgent dessert recipes, with the goal of simplifying and demystifying baking for home bakers.
I was born and raised in Pakistan, and moved to the U.S. in 2013 for college. I now live in California with my husband, son, and our cat.
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Behind Bake with Zoha
Baking is my lifelong passion. I was introduced to it as a child, when I would bake a whole cake or batch of brownies to satisfy my own sweet tooth. But as life got busy, baking took a backseat - until 2022, when a pandemic-induced existential crisis brought me back into the kitchen. What started as a creative escape quickly turned into a full-blown passion, and I began sharing my recipes on Instagram and TikTok (@bakewithzoha).
Today, Bake with Zoha is a global community of 1.5 Million+ dessert lovers, who have tried and loved over 200 recipes I have shared in 3 years.
1.5M+
social media followers
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What You'll Find Here
- Simple, indulgent recipes you can trust. All my recipes are carefully developed and tested to be as approachable and achievable as possible, without ever sacrificing flavor
- Sweet, savory, and a touch of Pakistani flair. From easy no-bake desserts and luscious cheesecakes to the best cookies, comforting savory bakes, and nostalgic South Asian favorites, there’s something here for every craving
- Step-by-step photos and video tutorials. Every recipe includes visuals to guide you through the process and help you bake with confidence - no guesswork needed!
Work With Me
I love teaming up with brands that align with my passion for baking and creativity. I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with incredible brands like King’s Hawaiian, C&H Sugar, Clover Sonoma, and Amazon Fresh to create recipes, photos, videos, and high performing social content.
If you're looking for high quality recipes and content to showcase your products, I’d love to chat! Reach out to me at bakewithzoha@gmail.com.
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Some Fun Facts
- I grew up in a small city in Pakistan called Wah Cantt, and didn't get on an airplane until I was 17 years old
- I was the classic nerdy middle child who cried over a 27/30 on a science test in 4th grade 😅
- I once earned a world distinction in O' Levels Biology (#nerdalert)
- I moved to the U.S. in 2013 to attend Vanderbilt University, where I studied Biomedical Engineering and graduated summa cum laude 🎓
- After college, I worked at McKinsey & Company as a management consultant for 5+ years 💼
- My husband, Shahzeb, and I met in 10th grade, and survived 4 years of cross-continental long distance before finally getting married in 2019 (phew 😮💨)
- We have the cutest Scottish Fold cat, Thor. He's 6 years old and wants nothing to do with anyone 🐈⬛
- We entered our new parent era in 2024, when our son, Mikayl, entered our lives and changed them forever ❤️
- We absolutely love to travel, and took 3 months off in 2022 to travel across 20+ cities in Europe ✈️
- I can’t swim and have a (very rational) fear of large water bodies (why do people just walk into oceans??) 🌊
- I have terrible hand-eye coordination and an even worse singing voice (my husband begs me not to sing 😂)
- I don’t listen to much music anymore — I’m a podcast and audiobook girlie (nothing productive, I must admit) 🎧
- I’m a master procrastinator who thrives under pressure. Nothing lights a fire in me like a looming deadline 🔥