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 ...

Big, bold and beautiful, this summer party gâteau is a real show-stopper. Add more fruits or even flowers for a very special occasion. You’ll need to make the sponge mixture in two batches as ...

For both methods, first pierce each portion with a toothpick, and use the toothpick to dunk the gateau into the chablon. The first method is to dip the entire gateau in the chablon mix ...

This gorgeous gâteau makes a showstopping dessert that can be whipped together in minutes. For this recipe you will need a 20cm/8in loose-bottomed tart tin and a chef's blow torch. Whisk the egg ...