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 ...

Dessert: Let's go to the French Basque country, where Biarritz is, to taste this wonderful cake. A shortbread pastry filled ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Poupart Bakery in Lafayette says many people line up during the Mardi Gras season to grab one of their traditional French king cakes — a tradition that came to the Hub City decades ...

"American desserts are two-dimensional and overly sweet," like the frosted birthday cake you cut up and share, said Cheryl Wakerhauser, author of the new cookbook "Modern French Pastry." "Modern ...