Couples with more ultra-modern tastes are leaning toward square cakes nowadays, said pastry chef Jutta Bach of La Joconde Cake Studio + Bakery in Portland, Ore. One downside is that they are more ...

Salt Patisserie, 792 Beacon St., the newest addition to Newton’s Picadilly Square, ... whether its bonbons or chocolate cake.” Meet the pastry chef. Silva grew up in New York City, ...

Meanwhile, whisk sugar, cornflour and yolks in a bowl to combine. Pour milk mixture in, whisking continuously, then return to pan and whisk until thick (4-5 minutes). Remove from heat, discard vanilla ...