Icing & Decorations

Fondant is absolutely fabulous as a cake covering when done well. But as many bakers will acknowledge, it can be incredibly tricky to work with, especially for less experienced bakers. …

A cake decorated with fondant is a thing of beauty, but it can be a challenge to work with. Sometimes it tears, and sometimes it sweats and gets sticky. Today, …

There is nothing nicer than the sense of accomplishment when you have finally finished with your masterpiece of a cake. But then it all comes thundering down when you turn …

Chocolate ganache is a luscious, velvety concoction that combines chocolate and warm cream. It’s delicious as a cake topping, a sauce, a dessert filling, or even a base for truffles. …

A cake or cupcake is always better with a thick, fluffy layer of buttercream frosting. Most buttercream frosting consists of butter, confectioner’s sugar, flavoring, and milk. But what if you’re …

If you’re making a chocolate ganache, you probably imagine a sleek, elegant topping for a torte or a luscious, thick filling for truffles. So, it’s disappointing when you’re faced with …

Making a cake for a special occasion is something that you might look forward to, and if you love to bake, it’s always nice to be able to make something …

Baking pies is considered to be a holiday tradition by many. No matter what you’re celebrating, it’s going to be nice to have a delicious pie that you can eat …

When you’ve got a party or celebration coming up, there’s always a lot of preparation, cooking, and baking to do. It helps a lot if you can get some of …

Cake, like any other dessert, should taste good. But there is a lot of pressure to make cakes pretty, too. Some bakers create stunning works of art. But not all …