For special occasions and birthday celebrations, there’s no better dessert than a perfectly decorated layered cake. But with ...

When in need of a cake for a special occasion, it may be easier to snag something from the store, but we're here to convince you to take on the challenge of making a showstopping cake yourself. It'll ...

Cake has a remarkable way of bringing people together. It's hard not to enjoy it when a cake is unveiled or brought into the room. Except cake alone only goes so far. While the effect a cake can have ...

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I love cake decorating but it is, without a doubt, a skill that can require the meditative-like patience of a school teacher. Depending on what you’re trying to do, it can take hours or days to make a ...

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Molly Yeh is a food blogger and cookbook author who has contributed numerous recipes to Food & Wine and is the host of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm. Freezing the cake layers for at least an ...

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This browser does not support the video element. Place a dab of frosting in the middle of a 9-inch cake round (or a flat plate) and then the first layer on top. This will help it stay put. This ...