BY: Jennifer Anderson
These classic cakes have a dense crumb, a tender, moist texture and a rich, buttery taste.
BY: Emily Brune
Who needs flowers? Give a colorful arrangement of cookies instead!
BY: Vanessa Greaves
Check out these creative cupcakes decorated by Allrecipes home cooks.
Get Allrecipes's tips for turning out these munchkin-sized treats and ideas for dressing them up to suit all occasions.
BY: Allrecipes Staff
If you like the smooth look of fondant or ganache, try these techniques for your next special-occasion cake.
Take your cakes to a new level with chocolate ruffles and curls, or flowers made of chocolate, marzipan, or buttercream.
From fresh flowers to sugar-frosted fruits, garnishes add a whole new dimension to your cakes. They can be used for added color, a contrasting texture, or to indicate the flavor of the cake or filling.
You can make a plain cake look like a bakery gâteau with these techniques, whether you're a beginning or advanced cake artist.
Watch this video for a visual demonstration of creative ways to decorate cupcakes.
From homey slices of pie topped with whipped cream or ice cream to an elaborate "degustation plate" of multiple sweets, every dessert deserves a garnish.
Prep now and assemble later. Learn how to create this beautiful and light dessert for a get-together anytime, anywhere--topped with your favorite fruit.
Get party-planning tricks that will make hosting your gathering look effortless.
Crisp, chewy or soft and tender: bake perfect cookies with these tips and recipes.
BY: Sydny Carter
Petit fours--"small ovens"--were a way for pâtissiers to use up leftovers while the ovens cooled down at the end of the day's bake.
BY: Frances Crouter
Since the dough contains no yeast, the way this pastry puffs in the oven is pure magic.
Planning on hosting a bridal shower, baby shower or tea? Try these pretty, festive food and drink ideas.
Americans are used to moist chiffon cakes, rich butter cakes, and delicate angel food cake. Sponge cakes are different, and require special techniques. Learn more in our Advice article.
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