cake surrounded by fondant decorations - Betsie Van Der Meer/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what pastry chefs use to make such ornate decorations? Or how they make almost lifelike cake toppers ...

Decorating with marzipan is not just for professionals. This simple carrot cake trifle is taken to the next level with easy at-home professional decoration. Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may have seen it at Christmastime or even recognized the name from the Nutcracker ballet (there's a ...

Sophie Hava is carrying on her mother’s tradition, one tiny peach and one delicate pear at a time. When she was around 9 or 10 years old, her mother, the late Myriam Guidroz, cooking school teacher ...

Never iced a Christmas cake before? Don’t fret! We’ve got a handy step-by-step guide to achieving flawlessly smooth results and avoiding a sticky mess. If you haven’t baked your Christmas cake yet don ...

Some cakes are simple, requiring only a smear of frosting over top. Others are more elaborate, with layers, tiers, or even those Buddy Valastro-style constructions with sugary miniatures all over it.