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Nailing the icing on a cake is always more difficult than it seems. Here's 10 tips from a baking expert to make decorating ...

This video showcases inventive cake decorating hacks and step-by-step recipes. See how small tricks can make a big impact on ...

There aren’t many people who can resist a beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes or iced chocolate cookies. Although there’s been a rise in the number of bakeries around San Jose, there aren’t a lot ...

You don't need a bunch of fancy tools to make and decorate a great cake. Courtney Rich of Cakes by Courtney tempts our taste buds and breaks down how to make a delicious cake using simple tools you ...

Molly Yeh is a food blogger and cookbook author who has contributed numerous recipes to Food & Wine and is the host of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm. Freezing the cake layers for at least an ...

After last week’s blog discussing alternative ways to get a smooth finish on cakes without using fondant, here’s a round-up of alternative fancy finishes that are different to a traditionally iced ...

From shag cakes to oil painting-style frosting designs, Instagram’s bakers make their cakes pop using tools you can get at any craft store. By Ganda Suthivarakom Ms. Suthivarakom is the special ...

Fancy pistachio, mascarpone and strawberry cake- beat butter, sugar and orange rind in an electric mixer until light and fluffy and add eggs one at a time. We love the decorative frosting of tiered ...