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 ...

Look no further! This Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is a game-changer and will become your go-to frosting. Made with simple ...

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, ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line the cupcake tins with liners. Into a bowl sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. In a large bowl beat the eggs until frothy, ...