When my mom took me shopping to pick out a cake for my third birthday party, I perused the cake case and almost immediately zeroed in on a pure white coconut layer cake, crowned by a single gleaming ...

Though cupcakes are by definition a portion-controlled dessert, don’t let their diminutive size fool you. It’s not at all unusual for a cupcake recipe to include a cup or more of butter. And that’s ...

Creamy, dreamy frosting is the best topping for cakes, cupcakes and other sweet desserts. Whether you’re searching for the best frosting for cupcakes, or the best frosting for decorating cakes, ...

Let’s face it, cupcakes are fun. Familiar, colorful and oh-so-cute, these whimsical little cakes are famous for full-on flavor and mile-high frosting. And don’t forget the decorations. Best of all?

Editor’s note: High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

There are lots of classic dishes for Easter dinner: rack or leg of lamb, baked ham, Easter Bread, asparagus sides. But no one wants to miss dessert on a holiday, so make it a good one! But we turn the ...

My mother always made a big deal about our birthdays when we were growing up — and she always made my favorite chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. Today, cupcakes are all the rage. Kids and ...

Combine the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar in a mixer and whip together at high speed until light and airy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Using a small offset spatula, apply a ...

Homemade cream cheese frosting is a favorite for frosting cakes. Find out when cream cheese frosting needs to be stored in ...

This homemade cream cheese frosting is incredibly easy to make with just a handful of staple ingredients. It’s the perfect icing for spreading or piping onto our favorite cakes and cupcakes like ...