For those who love a traditional-feeling Christmas, a Yule log cake is one of the most timeless Christmas desserts to bake.

It may look like more of a baking show obstacle than an at-home achievable treat, but the Yule Log is possible in your own kitchen. Tis the season for sweets to bask in the culinary spotlight. With ...

A bûche de Noël (the classic yule log cake) represents the pinnacle of Christmas baking excellence: a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday spread that not only tastes awesome, but shows you put some ...

Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high, about 5 minutes. Once boiling, cook without stirring until syrup registers 238°F on a ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 11×17-inch jellyroll pan and line it with baker’s parchment. 2. To make the cake. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks with half the sugar and beat ...

When we talked with Darren McGrady, the Royal Family's former private chef (and later Princess Diana's chef — yes, he considers those two very different titles), he told us about cooking for the Queen ...