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 ...

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 ...

Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

Fall is my favorite season for baking. I love experimenting with warm flavors and finding new ways to whip up something sweet! And while I love baking all things pumpkin spice, these sweet-potato ...

Forget crumbling the cookies to sprinkle a meager amount onto the cupcake frosting for aesthetic purposes only. The internet ...

Our resident baking savant and senior associate food editor Claire Saffitz’s idea of a good time involves whipping up homemade bagels on the fly. There’s no one else we trust more to develop the ...

Cupcake decorating can seem intimidating. It can seem fussy. But when you do it right, it can be a ton of fun, and the ultimate in creativity. On "The Early Show" Monday, Karen Tack and Alan ...

The only thing better than a cupcake is a cupcake conversation starter. Who at your picnic or party is not going to fawn over your sweet bouquet? And if that weren’t enough, with this recipe, you’ll ...