One of the sweets he sold was Leszczyński’s babka, soaked with rum instead of wine – baba au rhum. Apparently, he was the one to give it the characteristic mushroom shape the cake is known for today.

The showroom’s display cases burst with miniature pastries. Some, like the chocolate eclair filled with vanilla custard and ...

ASHEVILLE - A downtown eatery that became popular with lunch crowds is revamping its operations, service offerings and menu at a new location. In 2017, Brian Smith and his pastry chef wife Laura ...

Enjoy this recipe for a sweet treat popular in Southern Italy. Traditional babà rum cakes, seen in a pastry shop in the historic center of Naples, Italy, February 21, 2024. / Credit: Ivan ...

Put the flour in a bowl and add the dry brewer's yeast, then mix with a spoon. Also add the sugar, vanilla extract, and a vial of orange flavoring. In a separate bowl, break the eggs, add the salt ...