Long snubbed by serious pastry chefs, the most malleable of icings is making a comeback. Fondant and marzipan fruit top vanilla sponge- and chocolate blackout cakes created for T by Sarah Hardy, the ...

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 ...

What is a cake without its fondant? The fondant is what adds beauty to cakes. Making fondant requires a precise technique; it needs to be smooth and preferably have a clean finish, as it can make or ...

Dorri PartainManaging Editor A quick look into the world of competitive cake decorating entertained attendees of this month’s ...

The word "vintage" might conjure images of thrifted band tees or your mom's denim jacket, but in the cake world, it means towering layers, intricate piping, and swirls of buttercream. And ...

A wedding cake is one of the most important parts of the celebration, dating back to ancient Rome. It had a simpler outfit then, with a flaky texture made of barley. Nowadays, wedding cakes have ...

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Christmas cake with fondant. If you make this cake well in advance and plan to store it, you’ll need to “feed” it with extra rum every week or so. Unwrap the ...

After all, royal weddings make headlines and start inevitable trends. Although elaborate fondant and drip cake designs may set the standard for wedding cakes today, royal icing is definitely fit for ...