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?

Try a drip frosting effect on the next cake you make. With these expert tips, this eye-catching, delicious feature will take ...

Ina Garten shared her pro tip for perfect make-ahead cupcakes. Make the Barefoot Contessa star's cupcake recipe in advance but don't frost them until you're ready to serve them. Her ganache recipe is ...

In a large bowl place all your dry ingredients. Then whisk together till mixed. To your dry ingredients you will add the eggs,milk, vanilla and milk. Wisk till all is incorporated. Your batter should ...

Let’s get one thing straight: We love chocolate frosting and could never complain about anything frosting-related. It’s just that in fall and winter when the holidays start up, we’re in full-on baking ...

Dissolve coffee in water. Break chocolate, and place into a bowl with the coffee. Melt in the microwave on medium or until the chocolate melts. Cream butter and sugar with an electric hand beater, add ...

If I feel compelled to cut corners during the cake making process, I’m more likely to fake the cake than the frosting. Store-bought frosting is more easily detected than a boxed mix cake, and frosting ...

Every baker needs that one cake recipe that people specifically request by name. These are the cakes that have the potential ...

— -- Flourless cake is more rich and creamy than traditional cake. Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon softened, unsalted butter, in all. 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely ...

Is there any dessert more beloved than chocolate cake? It’s the bestseller on sophisticated menus, and the staple of children’s birthday parties. It’s the decadent treat worth breaking your diet for, ...

1 pound good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, see cook’s notes 2 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup corn syrup Cook’s notes: I use Trader Joe’s “Pound Plus” dark chocolate; it is ...