While "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro is known for his fantastical, over-the-top desserts, his favorite pastry is actually a ...

In addition to technical French treats like canelés and nougat, pastry chef Michelle Hernandez is a buttercream artist, crafting cakes in lavender and rose hues, with leaves and petals climbing ...

Here now, an exploration of the history of this baked good, the traditions surrounding it, and a brief look at king cakes across the globe. A sweet, circular pastry, cake, or bread that is the ...