Although we could wax poetic about the many techniques of making buttercream, let's keep things simple, tasty and most importantly, foolproof. Is that a freshly baked cake we smell? Whether you’re ...

This easy buttercream recipe is a little bit of a cheat — it doesn’t require separating eggs, candy-thermometer-monitored sugar syrups, or complex steps. You just beat confectioner’s sugar into ...

Don't let this Italian buttercream recipe intimidate you, it's actually very easy to prepare. It does take time, but it's worth it. This buttercream icing is the silkiest smooth frosting with just a ...

Carisa Brisk owns Carisa's Cake Company, and specializes in one-of-a-kind desserts. She's known for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, sandwich cookies and cinnamon rolls. Everything Carisa creates is ...

Cupcakes. Layer cake. Graham crackers. Sugar cookies. All of the above are totally magical, but what’s the common thread? They’re all freaking amazing when they have a perfectly light, fluffy, sugary ...

These football-shaped cookie treats are perfect for a touchdown celebration. "Buttercream sugar cookies are the perfect treat for events and celebrations, including game day," Leah Buehler, founder of ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Patty Diez is the associate director of network development at Eater, Punch, and Thrillist, where she ...

Your step-by-step guide to the latest baking trend. You’ve probably heard that baking is a science, but sometimes, it can also seem like magic. I’m not talking ...