To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk ...

Royal icing is the go-to stuff for picture-perfect sugar cookies, because it makes a neat, hard and glossy finish that professional bakers and home chefs love. This icing is rich and thick and may ...

Q: When is the best time to give a party during the holiday season? A: December is the most festive month of the year, which means there are many activities competing for everyone’s time. The first ...

It is almost impossible to apply frosting to a cake that is sliding all over the place. Here's how to keep it steady, according to a baking expert.

A frosted cake is often the centerpiece of a dining room, but it won't be if it crumbles on the way in. Here's how the pros move their frosted cakes around.

If you can’t find mascarpone, just replace it with 8 ounces of butter. With a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter, mascarpone and heavy cream until it becomes fluffy. Add the powdered sugar 1/4 cup ...