Decorating a cake with beautifully crafted buttercream swirls, ganache shells, or Swiss meringue rosettes is arguably the best bit of baking. By simply scooping frosting into a star-tipped piping bag, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cupcakes are an easy-to-make, pint-sized version of the your favorite type of cake. They're far easier to distribute to a crowd than a big, ...

Why flat icing matters: A thin base layer seals crumbs, smooths the surface, and gives decorative piping a stable grip for neater, taller designs. Nozzle know-how: Choosing the right piping tip—round, ...

Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined. If tinting icing with food ...

Now that you know how to bake a cake worthy of decorating, the next step is to decorate it. I remember my first time decorating a two-layered cake. It was for my mother’s birthday, I was 12 years old, ...

Store-bought frosting is a boon to modern bakers — not only is it faster and more convenient than making buttercream from scratch, but store-bought frosting is also incredibly versatile. It's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "If the [piping] bag is fully sealed and closed, you can place it into a container of warm water for 5 minutes," Tran explains, continuing, ...