Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined. If tinting icing with food ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

It’s a universal law that a lovely loaf or bundt cake must be topped with a simple icing drizzle. Although simplicity doesn’t have to mean flavorless, most powdered sugar icings are, sadly, completely ...

When it comes to decorating baked goods, the right icing can turn a simple treat into a showstopper. One especially eye-catching technique is using gel icing to mimic the look of water. It’s the ...

Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwich biscuits. Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing. Icing ...

Cakes are arguably the most important part of any celebration. It wouldn’t be a birthday, wedding or baby shower without one. While many of us have come to expect over-the-top decoration on these ...

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Carrot cake is a classic treat that many love to enjoy all year round, especially with a cup of tea on the side after your supper, but it doesn’t always have to be baked in an oven. By ditching what ...