When my mom took me shopping to pick out a cake for my third birthday party, I perused the cake case and almost immediately zeroed in on a pure white coconut layer cake, crowned by a single gleaming ...

pink frosting in a clear bowl next to two pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes - Jessica Morone/Tasting Table Store-bought strawberry frosting has a pretty pink color, but it may also have a slightly ...

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 ...

Cupcakes offer a chance to be playful, bold, or completely unexpected with flavor—and this list covers it all. From rich ...

This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting brings cozy fall flavor to anything you spread it on. It’s smooth, creamy, and comes ...

Our resident baking savant and senior associate food editor Claire Saffitz's idea of a good time involves whipping up homemade bagels on the fly. There's no one else we trust more to develop the ...

Buttercream is delicious and can be used to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Here's a super simple recipe, whipped up in just a few minutes. Buttercream is a simple cake topping made with butter and icing ...

This sweet, simple frosting is always perfect for spreading and piping onto any kind of cake or cupcake. It reminds me of the rich frosting my grandma used to make. Swap option: It's OK to use ...

Our resident baking savant and senior associate food editor Claire Saffitz’s idea of a good time involves whipping up homemade bagels on the fly. There’s no one else we trust more to develop the ...