A twist on a classic: The grilled cake that redefines summer desserts Mazarin cake is a beloved Scandinavian classic known for its rich almond flavor and moist texture. But when you take this dessert ...

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 ...

Ingredients:almond paste (usually 4 tubes in a can, use 3)1 cup sugar4 eggs1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (Room temp)1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Directions:Sift flour ...

Long snubbed by serious pastry chefs, the most malleable of icings is making a comeback. Fondant and marzipan fruit top vanilla sponge- and chocolate blackout cakes created for T by Sarah Hardy, the ...

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.