And between each layer of sponge in a gâteau would be luxurious fillings like crème pâtissèrie (confectioner's custard), or fresh fruit preserves whereas a cake, being more modest, would use ...

We may have Gateau Reine de Saba to thank for Julia ... her adoration for the French way of cooking. This glazed single-layer cake is named for the Queen of Sheba, and though the cake may look ...

Divide a mixture of the three different berries into three piles, reserving a handful of each for the top of the cake. Place one layer of sponge on a large plate, then spread with a third of the ...

Top with the final sponge layer. Spread half of the reserved whipped cream around the sides of the cake and cover with the chocolate trees. With the remaining reserved cream, pipe rosettes of ...