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?

It’s the icing on the cake — literally — and my favorite way to customize cakes and cupcakes. While buttercream frosting is easy and straightforward, the truth is, it’s different every time I make it.

Frosting, aka the fluffy, sweet, buttery spread that goes over cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, isn't so hard to make homemade if you set yourself up for success. First, you must have a large bowl and a ...

Just like the basic macaron recipe, the basic buttercream filling recipe can be customized with endless flavors and colors. But don't stop at buttercream! Try jams and preserves (or even Nutella!) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. minimalist white two tier cake with small swivel sprig Buttercream is, quite literally, butter and powdered sugar that has been ...

Cupcakes. Layer cake. Graham crackers. Sugar cookies. All of the above are totally magical, but what’s the common thread? They’re all freaking amazing when they have a perfectly light, fluffy, sugary ...