For special occasions and birthday celebrations, there’s no better dessert than a perfectly decorated layered cake. But with so many rules and techniques, cake decorating can be challenging for ...

I’m not much of a cake decorator (despite having worked in bakeries for over five years). I like to keep it simple with a swirl of frosting, some colorful sprinkles, or even a drippy coat of glossy ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

Part of being an efficient home cook is knowing how to repurpose leftovers. This skill doesn't apply just to main courses but also to desserts — especially those you serve on special occasions. When ...