For special occasions and birthday celebrations, there’s no better dessert than a perfectly decorated layered cake. But with so many rules and techniques, cake decorating can be challenging for ...

Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

To frost the top, sides, and between the layers of your cake, you may need more frosting than you think. Here's how much frosting you need for each size cake. As boomers are forced back to work ...

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 ...

A piping bag of butter cream with a set of specially shaped tips can turn the blank canvas of a cake into a work of art. If you've ever uttered some Oooo's and Ahhh's at the sight of some cupcakes or ...

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 ...

Advancements in technology allow bakeries to automate the cake decorating process with a creative flair that’s done repeatedly without errors.