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 faced with the decision between a gâteau and a cake. Is there really a ...

Did you take French in high school? If so, you probably learned that "gâteau" (or "gâteaux" in plural) means "cake." But here's a tasty bit of food history -- while the French use "gâteau" for any ...

This vanilla- and citrus-scented French cake comes together in one bowl, without any need for measuring cups. Tender and delicately scented with vanilla and citrus zest, this classic French cake is ...

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 ...

The braised lamb is redolent of pomegranates and cumin. The chicken dumpling soup is fragrant with Persian limes and cardamom. Pan-seared potato gnocchi are laced with dried porcini, mesquite-grilled ...

This stunning cake from chef Gabriel Gaté is perfect served on its own for afternoon tea, or as dessert with a scoop of ice-cream. Best of all, you can make this cake year round as it uses preserved ...

Known as "Jewish Apple Cake" because it uses oil instead of butter, this cake is called "Gateau de Hannouka" In France. The recipe is from Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for ...

"Many years ago, Marcelle Bienvenu's column had her recipe for tea cakes. I made the recipe many times and my mother swore they were just like the ones she ate as a girl, " writes D.I. "Unfortunately, ...