Though thicker than extract, vanilla paste incorporates well into cake batter, and the specks of bean give your sponge a gourmet look. As for the frosting or any type of creamy filling ...

However, there's another aspect that many people overlook: How certain types of bakeware can impact the final baked goods, ...

This dessert, also known as a king cake, is traditionally ... a galette de rois is a type of pithivier that uses an almond cream (frangipane) filling and is traditionally only served on Epiphany.