Desserts

If you want to decorate your cakes to look like there are flowers on it, you don't have to purchase special tips to try and create traditional icing flowers. Using a sugar gum paste, also known as...

Flowers or flower petals lightly coated with sugar can be used to decorate desserts like cake and cupcakes. Common edible flowers include daisies, nasturtiums, geranium leaves, Johnny-jump-ups...

For those living in more temperate climates, the site of a palm tree brings to mind instant feelings of calm, tropical warmth and, perhaps, relaxation in an exotic setting. When it comes to cake...

Cake decorating is becoming more detailed as new strategies emerge. The traditional soft whipped frosting is becoming increasingly scarce. Fondant is often used because it is easier to maneuver...

Rather than sending flowers give your special someone the gift of cookies. Like a bouquet of flowers, a cookie bouquet arranges cookies baked on lollipop sticks in a decorative vase. Making these...

Cupcakes are the most versatile of baked goods; while a single large cake can be decorated in any fashion, multiple small cupcakes can each hold a different design. Making image-themed cupcakes...

A bouquet of flowers is a lovely gift idea, but it does nothing for a sweet tooth. Why not create an edible bouquet of fruits, candies and other treats? This gift will stand out in a sea of...

Before you spread fondant over a cake, you will need to decide which type of fondant you want to apply. Rolled fondant creates a flat surface that makes it easy to add decorations. Poured fondant...

If you're tired of eating gelatin plain from a cup or jello mold, you can try something different by using gelatin to make your own gummy pops. You can make these these gummy pops in a matter of...

Move over, cupcake, there's a new sweet in town. The delectable macaron is the new must-taste confection splashing color in bakery windows from New York to Los Angeles, and everywhere in...

Carving a cake into an upright three-dimensional gumball machine is quite a task and is not suitable for most cake decorators. You can create a simple gumball machine cake by arranging a round...

"Chocolate leather" is also referred to as chocolate clay, candy clay or chocolate plastic. This edible substance is made by combining melted chocolate with light corn syrup and allowing the...

Colored sugars add a sweet touch to cakes, cupcakes and desserts. However, investing in a large variety of colored sugars can cost a pretty penny. If you are in a time crunch, it is not always...

Baking a pie on a pizza stone is not a new concept; traditionally it was how pies were always baked. The advantages of baking a pie on a pizza stone are that it ensures even cooking throughout as...

When it comes to packaging homemade sweets for a gift, presentation is key. A nicely packaged gift of goodies shows care and professionalism that can make even the simplest sugar cookies look...

Chocolate lollipops are one of the easiest homemade confectionary gifts as they require only one ingredient: chocolate. The key to perfect lollipops, however, is in the original quality of the...

Homemade ice cream is easier than most people think and it is made all the more easier with an ice cream machine. However, if you don't have a machine, hand-churned freezer ice cream is a simple...

In the midst of countless decadent desserts, a green tea shake stands out as a light, refreshing option. You can sweeten the dessert to taste and add mint for a richer flavor. High in...

Fresh-baked chewy oatmeal cookies are wonderful treats, whether you dunk them in a glass of cold milk or enjoy them with a hot cup of flavored hazelnut coffee. The taste of oatmeal cookies,...

The Festival del Merengue attracts musicians, dancers and tourists each year to the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. Considered the national dance of the Dominican Republic, the...