Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

I’m decorating my cupcakes with blue frosting and a variety of fondant toppers inspired by a winter wonderland theme. Each ...

If the kid in you still loves candy corn, you’ll love these so-simple Candy Corn Flower Cupcakes you can make at home in a ...

It’s no wonder that cupcakes seem to turn up at everything from backyard barbecues to formal weddings. And while you can pick up the latest fancy creations at your favorite shop or bakery, the prices ...

Is there a more widely, vocally despised food than the prissy, expensive, full-of-itself gourmet cupcake? Maybe. Maybe liver, or mushy green beans, or rotten bananas. Maybe a second-hand sandwich long ...

A friend who teaches middle school recently said to me, “You know, they ought to make cupcakes out of plastic. Intrigued, I asked, “Why?” “Because all kids do is peel off the paper on the bottom of ...

“Once you lick the frosting off a cupcake, you have a muffin … and muffins are healthy. You’re welcome.” This bit of rationalized wisdom was posted in a deli we recently visited in North Carolina. It ...

Think you can handle a shot of the hard stuff? Better belly up to the bar with your toothbrush. For a small fee, many bakeries are offering a delicious dollop of your favorite frosting. Talk about a ...