American buttercream — butter, confectioners' sugar, a splash of milk or cream and a bit of vanilla and almond extracts whipped to fluffy perfection — is my go-to frosting for most cakes. Buttercream ...

Learn how to make a stylish and sweet nail polish bottle cake with this easy fondant and icing tutorial! From shaping the perfect bottle to adding glossy details, we walk you through every step to ...

What is a cake without its fondant? The fondant is what adds beauty to cakes. Making fondant requires a precise technique; it needs to be smooth and preferably have a clean finish, as it can make or ...

Food blogger Brooke Edwards of Frost Me Up showcased this out-of-the-box technique that can make a cake's icing appear so smooth that it will look like it's been covered in fondant by a professional.

Use this large sponge cake recipe as the base for a kids’ party cake. It’s a jam-filled sponge coated with buttercream, ready for you to cover with fondant icing and decorate in any way you like. Here ...