You’re about to take your cake-decorating skills to the next level by learning how to apply edible images like a pro. With ...

If you like to decorate cakes and cupcakes, be sure to save empty condiment bottles for this easy hack that's sure to up your ...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday marks National Cake Decorating Day, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to take your baking skills the next level. To help you celebrate this occasion, Alleycakes ...

The marzipan layer on a wedding or Christmas cake helps to trap moisture in the cake and stop it staling – plus it provides a smooth surface so that the final icing is neater. -Thin the jam with a ...

I'm not going to sugarcoat this . . . well, at least not figuratively: baking and icing a layered cake is a project. That's why most will rely on store-bought cakes, because in truth, cakes require ...

Finish your cake with a smooth coat of buttercream. The first layer of buttercream is called a ‘crumb coat’. This is applied to seal in any crumbs and to help smooth the surface of the cake. The ...