At République, the bell tower-topped church of a restaurant on La Brea Avenue that was once Campanile, there are many things you could order for dessert after you’ve polished off chef-owner Walter ...

I mean at all! Over 15-plus-years as a professional pastry chef, I was rarely in the position where I had to decorate a cake — never mind covering the thing in fondant. So, why make marshmallow ...

What is it about an oozing stream of chocolate, a warm cup of cocoa or a hot brownie that is so irresistible? Chocolate has the power to make the whites of our eyes light up and our mouths water like ...

Cakes are getting more intricate and beautiful thanks to food reality shows and celebrity pastry chefs. Fondant is the key to a truly unique cake — and with a little practice you can create beautiful ...

This spectacular dessert is kind of like a flourless chocolate cake in a ceramic bowl. At the restaurant, the dessert arrives at your table hot from the oven, strewn with hazelnuts and topped with a ...