To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment will do. Beat the meringue powder and 5 Tbsp. water until the mixture ...

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Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

In this video, we’ll show you how to make a soft, light sponge cake topped with rich caramel icing — inspired by a classic Scottish recipe often found in old-school bakeries and school dinner trays.

Whether you’ve run out of powdered sugar or simply want to try something new, learning how to make icing without powdered sugar can be easier than you think—and just as delicious to your taste buds.

Here are some ways to make the process less intimidating and more foolproof to turn out flawless cookies that taste like ...

Stir in the icing sugar and orange zest, then stir in the beaten egg and mix until the ingredients just come together as a dough. Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper and chill in the fridge for 10-15 ...