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 ...

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Introducing 'Gâteau Creusois,' a delightful French pastry from the Limousin region. This simple baked dessert boasts a rich ...

Cut the sponge into 3 or 4 layers. Place bottom layer in the base of the lined container you are using for the gateau. Sprinkle lightly with liqueur. Cover with sliced fruit. Cover fruit with a thick ...

Doubling as a delicious maths problem, France's easy-to-make yoghurt cake recipe relies on volume measures facilitated by the ubiquitous 125g terracotta yoghurt pot. France is land of ornate pastries, ...

Gateau Creusois, like many French cakes, is found only in Creuse, its region of origin. During renovations of a monastery in the late 1960s, this recipe was found on parchment dating back to the 15th ...

Gateau Basque is kind of like a tart, or a pie, or a cookie -- and the filled cake is one of the more unusual desserts in cookbook author Dorie Greenspan's repertoire. "It's a dry cake, but delicious, ...

Don't tell your guests about the popping candy in this simple chocolate ganache gateau. Instead, sit back and watch the surprise on their faces as the base starts exploding in their mouths. This ...