When it comes to a slice of something sweet to pair with a cup of coffee or after-dinner cocktail at a restaurant, you may be ...

Author Aleksandra Crapanzano, who lived in Paris as a child, has written a charming new book on French confections. In "Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes," she tells the story of ...

WHAT IS A MAGIC CAKE? Magic cakes are made simply of eggs, sugar, flour, butter and milk. So what’s magic about that, you might ask. There may be nothing unusual about the ingredients, but the magic ...

A three-tiered chocolate meringue, bittersweet chocolate filling, a soft, yet crunchy texture – this is one of my favourite party desserts. It’s big and bold and this gateau can be turned into a real ...