A trip to France wouldn’t feel complete without delicate tarts, macarons, madeleines, and paper-thin crepes, but you don’t actually have to book a flight to enjoy French desserts. We’ve compiled these 25 recipes for living that sweet French life, including chocolate croissants and chocolate mousse, clafoutis and a giant kouign-amann. Below, you’ll find classic French cake recipes for every skill level and dinner-party-worthy desserts for every craving. It’s time to get out the butter, break out the beret, and get baking.
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