Chocolate curls are a simple way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert, and believe it or not, they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you’re decorating a birthday cake ...

To decorate the cupcakes You don’t want droopy unicorn horns, so it’s best to make your decorations a day ahead to give them time to dry out (if you’re in a rush, you can dry them in a 60C ...

Making The Cake Step 1. Bake cakes according to the package directions. You’ll need 4 boxes of cake mix because each 9×13 pan takes two. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely. Step 2 ...

As part of a new series, "Your Next New Skill," Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stefano Esposito took a basic cake decorating class to up his baking game. Maybe he'll inspire you to do likewise?

No worries, Chris has written a kids’ Christmas sponge cake recipe that will hold up under the fondant icing snow. It freezes well (uniced), so you can still make it ahead of time. You will need ...