Q: What’s the key to successful meringue buttercream icing? I am an experienced baker, but I have failed twice with a Martha Stewart recipe for strawberry meringue buttercream. The motor on my ...

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?

A buttercream's three core ingredients -- butter, confectioner's sugar, and milk -- make the perfect texture for pipable cake frosting. However, introducing ingredients to alter the taste can be ...

Making cakes look professional and sleek takes a bit of skill and practice, but one baker shared her top tips for making the best buttercream frosting around. Jane Dunn, the brains behind Jane’s ...