Desserts

There are almost as many ways to pipe icing flowers for cakes as there are flowers in the world. Some techniques attempt to replicate the beauty of nature, while other designs create looks and...

Black forest cake is traditionally prepared by alternating layers of chocolate cake with whipped cream, sour cherries and chocolate shavings. You can use whipped cream or whipped topping as...

Wedding cakes can range from simple to elaborate works of art, but now there is a trend toward simple yet unusual wedding cakes, including cupcakes. Wedding cupcakes are displayed individually or...

If you want to make a cake your child will love, consider making a car-shaped cake. Take pride in making your own cake, and impress your guests with a multi-dimensional car cake. Car-shaped cakes...

Create your own snowman cupcakes using Wilton's dimensions cupcake pan. The cupcake pan creates a completely eatable cupcake, in which the bottom of the cupcake that resembles the cupcake holder...

A princess theme is a commonly requested type of birthday party for young girls, and a themed cake is a must at any princess party. The popular three-dimensional birthday cakes look difficult, but...

Cupcake cakes are a group of cupcakes arranged into a specific shape and covered in a continuous layer of icing so that, at first glance, they look like a normal cake. Cupcake cakes are also known...

Once you bake a cake and allow it to cool, the next step to making it festive by adding icing and decorations. Decorating a cake with sprinkles applied to the top tend to stay in place, but try to...

If you know someone who loves camouflage, then consider making him a camo cake. The icing does not have to be the only part of the cake decorated in camouflage. It is possible to turn the cake...

When "Where the Wild Things Are" hit the big screen, one artistic mom decided to make this cake for her son's birthday party, based on the character Carol from the children's classic....

Classic Cream Cheese frosting is the best. The Cream Cheese adds just enough of a savory taste that the frosting is not super, sweet. It is a much more rich and grown up taste. Perfect to...

Barbie cakes are a fun twist on birthday treats. They showcase a popular doll while presenting an edible element. Decorating the cake portion, which represents the doll's skirt, is the most...

Before making a trip to your bakery to purchase a western themed cake, consider making a cowboy cake of your own. Making your own cowboy cake will compliment your western theme, and give you a...

If you like the ease of baking, serving and eating cupcakes, but want more surface area on which to decorate, this cheeky frog cake is for you. With a little creative arranging, 20 scrumptious...

Individual birthday cakes replace the traditional single cake for a fun and customized dessert. They work just as well for an adult's birthday party as they do for a child's party. The individual...

Creamy caramel icing is just what it sounds like: a sweet treat that's ideal for dipping, toppings or spreads. The ingredients, if cooked correctly, will produce a sweet and creamy dessert that is...

Before purchasing a cake for your 30 year old, consider decorating your own cake. Decorating a cake allows you to make the cake personal, and it will provide you with a rewarding experience....

Specialty cakes are the perfect addition to any birthday, anniversary or holiday party, but they don't have to be bought from a bakery. You can make your own festive cake by decorating a homemade...

A traditional wedding cake has more than one tier. The tiers are either stacked upon the layer below or held up with cake columns. Although this type of cake may appear intimidating, the actual...

These pumpkin cookies are very delicious and can make a perfect holiday treat for your friends and family members. Not only can you hand them out as gifts, but you an personalize them with a...

Little girls around the world love princesses. Whether those princess come from a Disney movie or a traditional work of literature, they are characters that resonate with young girls (and some...

Before buying a mermaid cake, consider making your own cake with common items found in your kitchen. Mermaids are a popular theme for a child's birthday party, just as their mythical and...

Icing can transform a cake, cupcakes, batch of brownies or cookies from plain to festive with the swipe of a butter knife. Tubs of frosting on the grocery store shelves usually come in only a...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is such a unique and beautiful sight to behold. Why not make a model out of food? You could use many types of foods, as long as you could form the substance to the...

What could make the waiting for a highly anticipated more enjoyable? Cookies of course. Use your favorite roll-out cookie dough to create a delicious, edible count-down calendar.

Having a party and want to have a few interesting appetizers on your buffet? Here's a recipe for Chocolate Mice that will have adults laughing and kids wondering... This recipe is super easy and...

This is a simple Halloween treat. Which is sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party. They are almost too cute to eat! They are spookily cute!

Decorate your next cake with edible cake images for a unique and personalized treat. Edible images can be made from real photographs, artistic graphics or even artwork. Consult with a cake...

If you enjoy making cupcakes, expand on that theme by making a giant cupcake-shaped cake. Cupcake-shaped pans help create three-dimensional cake. The cake pan contains two sections, which include...

Fake cakes can be used by both bakers and interior decorators. Bakeries can display their wares without having to make a new one every day. Interior decorators and homeowners can display these...

Liquid glucose cannot be used alone to ice a cake, but it can be added to a fondant icing recipe to soften the texture and prevent crystallization. Use liquid glucose to make a dough-like fondant,...

Batman is a popular hero and a favorite for children's birthday parties. If you are decorating a Batman cake, you have the option of picking between different characters, colors and cake styles....

This is probably the easiest way to make a Jack-O-Lantern cake. I remember one of my aunts doing this one Halloween. This is fun and the kids can get in on it, too.

In this article you will learn how to make a delectable cream cheese icing. This icing is great with cakes or cupcakes such as Red Velvet Cake, Vanilla Cake and Carrot Cake. It can be flavored or...

This recipe is another one of my favorites that me and my mom had made together.This cake is just sooo darn sweet and delicious!The juices from the strawberries makes it nice and moist.It's tasty...

Apply fondant icing to cakes made for special occasions such as weddings and graduations. Fondant icing provides for an alternative way to decorate cakes. The icing creates a flat surface which...

Cake decorating produces elegant and beautiful cakes and is also fun to do. Cake decoration is a hobby for many that can also develop into a profession. While you can explore cake decoration as...

Butter cream is easily the queen of frostings! It is easy to work with and tasty. It can be made into any kind of consistency that is needed for your cake decorating.

Elmo is a popular Sesame Street character that children love, and the character makes a great theme for a birthday party. Decorating the cake requires patience, and a steady hand. There are many...

Make a baseball cap cake for a birthday party or team event. The main part of the hat is made up of cake. Use any flavor of cake and any type of mix. Use any type of icing, butter cream or royal....

Making the icing for Sugar Cookies is very easy, and holiday Sugar Cookies are never complete, until they are decorated. Don't use store bought icing when you can maintain the taste of your...

I am going to teach you how to step away from the traditions of pineapple cake and make things fun again!

A splendid idea for a birthday or other occasion cake is a teapot cake. It is shaped as the old-fashioned, rounded-looking pot with the curvy spout. Design your own teapot cake with a few simple...

You'll have fun making cookie bouquets for all your special occasions. With the huge variety of cookie cutters available, you can find or order a shape that's exactly right. Your finished cookie...

Covering a cake with icing adds extra flavor and visual appeal to dessert, but unless done properly, a frosted cake seems sloppy. With a little bit of practice, you can accomplish a smooth...

You should be very happy with the outcome of this recipe. Granny Bell's Chocolate Cake' s moist and delicious qualities, and family heritage make it a family staple! I hope you enjoy it as well!

If you have a science project that requires you to make a model of a cell, why not delight your teacher and classmates by making it edible? You can easily use a cake as the basis for your animal...

A step by step guide on how to make peanut butter and jelly cupcakes.

Every professional decorator has a bit of royal icing up their sleeve. Royal icing is the icing that they use for precision work. You can create incredible detail with royal icing and it dries...

My son loves Thomas the Train. So of course we wanted him to have a Train birthday party. I looked at several bakeries and was unhappy with their cakes. After researching I decided to make my own....