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 ...

Decorating a cake is hard enough as it is. You shouldn't have to worry about making a mess. Use Ina Garten's tip so you don't have to stress over it.

Creamy, dreamy frosting is the best topping for cakes, cupcakes and other sweet desserts. Whether you’re searching for the best frosting for cupcakes, or the best frosting for decorating cakes, ...

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 ...

The centerpiece of many special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings and holidays, is a well-decorated cake. According to An A-Z of Food & Drink, the frosting of cakes has been a fairly common ...

Star tips are used to create stars, shells, flowers, decorative borders, and rosettes. Leaf tips are used to make leaf shapes. Round tips are used to make lines, dots, and writing. Basket-weave tips ...

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 ...