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?

When it comes to frosting, I have thoughts. For instance, the only kind of frosting worth anyone’s time is buttercream frosting (whipped frosting is an abomination and I stand by that statement). But ...

Inspired by some ripe bananas at home, Jessica showed off her baking chops with this recipe. She describes the creation as a cross between banana bread and banana cake. For the bread/cake mixture, ...

One of the most popular icings for any kind of cake is buttercream. This classic dessert topper comes in several different forms, from the quick and easy American version where butter is beaten with ...

Paola Velez makes Olive Oil Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Sour Candied Oranges on this episode of Pastries with Paola. As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home ...

Pastry chef Michael Tyler is certainly not the sweet, gooey type. But the man makes a mean buttercream. At Beyond the Box Catering, Tyler bakes up everything from eye-catching occasion cakes to rich, ...