The secret to a good homemade cake that can rival one from your favorite bakery is the quality of your frosting. Buttercream is one of the most popular types, thanks to its creamy texture and luscious ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

A few weeks ago, a reader named Barbara asked for a replacement recipe for frosting that used condensed milk and Cool Whip. I have to admit this was a harder request than I expected. My frosting ...

Boxed cake mix is a lifesaver for many home cooks. All of the dry ingredients you need for a recipe are already laid out in front of you; all you need to do is add the eggs, oil, water, or whatever ...

Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

There’s something magical about frosting made at home. Creamy, sweet, and perfectly smooth, it’s the kind you can’t resist tasting straight from the bowl. Once you try these recipes, you’ll understand ...

Note: This model butter cake recipe is perhaps the best you’ll ever eat--three sumptuous chocolate layers. Sylvia Thompson, who developed the recipe for her “The Birthday Cake Book” (Chronicle Books: ...