Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. colorful 3-tiered birthday cake with fondant - Ruth Black/Shutterstock When it comes to making beautiful cakes with a smooth ...

American buttercream — butter, confectioners' sugar, a splash of milk or cream and a bit of vanilla and almond extracts whipped to fluffy perfection — is my go-to frosting for most cakes. Buttercream ...

When it comes to making beautiful cakes with a smooth finish, fondant is key. The pliable, sugary ingredient lets you sculpt patterns onto your cake, add molded cake toppers, or just leave a clean ...