cake surrounded by fondant decorations - Betsie Van Der Meer/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what pastry chefs use to make such ornate decorations? Or how they make almost lifelike cake toppers ...

Marzipan: It’s one of those fancy-sounding ingredients that most of us have heard of before…but can’t explain. So, what is marzipan? In short, it’s an almond-based confection that’s popular in various ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may have seen it at Christmastime or even recognized the name from the Nutcracker ballet (there's a ...

Desserts from the United Kingdom are more popular than ever, thanks in part to The Great British Baking Show. The bake-off has introduced viewers in the United States to all kinds of intriguing ...

Some cakes are simple, requiring only a smear of frosting over top. Others are more elaborate, with layers, tiers, or even those Buddy Valastro-style constructions with sugary miniatures all over it.