Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

A classic American buttercream frosting is the place to start if you’re a beginner baker. It’s a recipe you’ll turn to time and time again for frosting cupcakes, topping birthday cakes and more. To ...

“The phrase ‘icing on the cake’ refers to making something that is already good even better — that’s what icing does,” says Elizabeth Wall, kitchen manager at Maxie B’s bakery in Greensboro, North ...

I’m more than happy to make boxed cake mixes and use store-bought frostings. That said, it has to taste and look good. And ...

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Q: My sister insists you need to refrigerate a cake made with buttercream frosting (just the simple type with powdered sugar, butter and a splash of milk) because it contains butter. Our mother never ...