Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on who you’re talking to, the terms “frosting” and “icing” might be used interchangeably, or they might mean two totally ...

In this short video I walk you through how I make my favorite vanilla buttercream frosting from start to finish. I show the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Next time you’re frosting a cake, consider having some hot water on hand ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Slicing the top, rounded portion off of a cake ...

Food blogger Brooke Edwards of Frost Me Up showcased this out-of-the-box technique that can make a cake's icing appear so smooth that it will look like it's been covered in fondant by a professional.

Professional-looking cakes aren’t just for pastry chefs — with the right tricks, home bakers can create smooth frosting and sharp edges too. Experts share hacks like using instant pudding mix for ...

Martha Collison shows you how to cover a cake in royal icing two ways – to achieve a perfectly smooth finish, or to achieve an easier, informal finish. When using royal icing it is important to place ...

Icing your Christmas cake is fun and a great way to get yourself in the Christmas spirit. You can keep it simple or go full-on-festive – the hardest thing is deciding how you want to do it. With a bit ...