Last week we learned the basics with fondant and how to create shapes and designs. This week we are taking our fondant skills to the next level by covering a cake with it. Don’t just stop decorating ...

Fondant and frosting each bring unique strengths to cake decorating, but mastering them takes practice. From prepping pliable fondant to stabilizing silky buttercream, small techniques make a big ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Can't isn't a word that members of Frosting Creators of San Antonio often use. For the past 35 years, the group, mostly women, has practiced some of the most intricate levels of cake art, including ...

My recipe and method for making Easy Royal Icing for Cake Decorating is one of my go-to for making cake decorating easy as can be. Made with only 3 ingredients, royal icing is a classic for a reason— ...

You have some experience baking for your family or for a neighborhood baker. You have taken classes in cake decorations. You are a fan of the Discovery Channel show, Cake Boss, which chronicles the ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

Now that we have covered baking the perfect cake, frosting and piping basics, as well as the basic recipes for frosting cakes, it’s time to add a little pizzazz to our cakes. Fondant is one of the ...