I was very close to frosting this week's cupcakes with a pastry bag—they would have looked very pretty. But I couldn't find a tip to do it. (As a side note, BA has a helpful video on how to use a ...

Fancy, sugary and mystical cupcakes are as much of delight to watch as they are to eat. Also known as fairy cake in England and patty cake in Australia, these little cakes originated somewhere in ...

Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined. If tinting icing with food ...

I’m definitely not a gourmet baker, but when it comes time to decorate cupcakes for a party, I like them to look fabulous. Luckily, you don’t need special piping bags or fancy metal tips to decorate ...

You can always shellac frosting over your cupcakes, but learning a few simple but sophisticated techniques can give your pretty pastries a professional touch, not to mention impress your friends and ...

Decorating a cake with beautifully crafted buttercream swirls, ganache shells, or Swiss meringue rosettes is arguably the best bit of baking. By simply scooping frosting into a star-tipped piping bag, ...