Minimalist, sleek fondant cakes that defined the 2010s are out. Now, the chicest cakes celebrate frosting layered and ...

A cake decorator from Australia was in the U.K. learning from masters of overpiping — the technique of building up layers and layers of piped royal icing to create incredible sugar masterpieces.

Royal decorator icing is the secret weapon of cake decorators and cookie artists everywhere. This simple yet versatile icing creates a smooth, hard finish that's perfect for piping intricate ...

To venture into frosting borders, basketweave patterns, and buttercream flowers, you need a cake scraper, coupler, piping bags, and decorating tips — or a frosting press.

Because the cake decorating class had over 30 students, it was easy for my eyes to wander to other cakes and compare my work. Feeling discouraged, however, is unhelpful in learning.

Cake decorating isn't as easy as pie — but it is lots of fun As part of a new series, “Your Next New Skill,” Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stefano Esposito took a basic cake decorating class to ...

Spread the icing all over the cake. You can either spread it quite casually, work it into little peaks or spread it flat and smooth using a clean ruler or icing spreader. Leave to dry before ...