Pronounced POONCH-key, these donut-like pastries typically filled with custard or jelly are enjoyed by many on Fat Tuesday before the start of Lent.

The Pine River, Minnesota bakery finished 9th in the 2017 "Sweetest Bakery in America" contest.

From January 26-30, the 19th Sirha took place in Lyon, France, featuring innovative exhibits and 21 contests representing all trades (such as cheese specialists, butchers, bakers, pastry chefs, baristas). The contests included the finals of the Bocuse d’Or and Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie — celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019.

The Cranston, Rhode Island bakery specializes in gluten-free and allergen-friendly items.

Two-time winner Lochel's Bakery visited Dawn's Innovation Studio, a place for customers to collaborate and create.

The Saline, Michigan bakery's slogan is, "For Cake Lovers," and for good reason.

Grubhub's annual "Year in Food" report shows that that Americans love a wide variety of desserts.

Red Dessert Dive is a funky, fun, eclectic bakery in the heart of Houston’s historic Heights neighborhood.

Customers can order New Orleans king cakes from a variety of bakeries through the new King Cake Hub website.

The Geneva, Illinois bakery specializes in helping people celebrate the special moments in their lives.

Drawing on American baking traditions and European techniques, Cake Life offers handcrafted, high-quality cakes and pastries that are at once unique and familiar, comfortable and exciting.