Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

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 ...

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal icing. This ...

We all know icing is the perfect finishing touch to a great cake. “The phrase ‘icing on the cake’ refers to making something that is already good even better — that’s what icing does,” says Elizabeth ...

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