The choice affects sweetness, texture and how a finished dessert looks and feels.

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 ...

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, ...

Ready-made icing can be bought from most supermarkets, but it is easily made at home: the core ingredient, icing sugar, is widely available. When making fat-based icings such as buttercream, use ...

Watermelon cake decorating transforms a round cake into a colorful summer inspired dessert using vibrant buttercream frosting ...

A cake topped with caramel sauce and berries on a plate - Anamomarques/Getty Images Is it really possible to enjoy any sort of celebration without a cake? Unless you're someone who detests the thought ...