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Ask anyone what their favorite cake is, and the answer will be as varied as the person giving it. Color, texture, taste, density – cake recipes, much like our own personalities, come in all shapes and sizes. Baking a cake from scratch is a labor of love and an art form that requires both attention to detail and a solid understanding of the ingredients and techniques involved. As a home baker, it's essential to understand the different types of cakes and how each is created so you can choose…

This ding dong cake is like a giant version of the snack cake! It's made with rich chocolate cake, a cream filling, and chocolate ganache.

In 7 simple steps you'll learn how to make really moist bakery-quality cakes that stay moist for days--just like at Amycakes Bakery. Secret ingredients and techniques from my bakery to your home kitchen.

If you're new to cake decorating you probably have questions like, "How do I freeze a cake before frosting it?" This simple tutorial will help answer that.

Nothing Bundt Cakes are a popular dessert option for many occasions, but did you know that you can make them yourself at home? In this post, you’ll learn how to use quality ingredients, a bundt pan, and cream cheese frosting to create a cake that rivals the bakery’s. You’ll also find out the unique ingredient that makes Nothing Bundt Cakes so special and how to use it in your own recipe. #nothingbundtcakes #copycatrecipe #creamcheesefrosting

I have been thinking a lot lately about what it means to celebrate this year. Does it feel like the world is crashing down around us and everything is at least vaguely scary? Sure. Is there still s…

Before decorating your cake, you must first understand how to put it together. This involves assembling the cake and preparing the layers. Watch and learn how to assemble and add fillings to your cakes before decorating.

Six months ago I decided to try out a new hobby: cake decorating. Learning to decorate cakes is something that has always interested me. It seemed like a fun, creative outlet, and yummy too--I'm a sucker for anything sweet. Plus, baking is my jam. I've shared before that I don't love to cook, but I

This post was sponsored by JOANN. All opinions are my own. For anyone who has ever wanted to decorate a cake but doesn't have the experience, or maybe you have made cakes before but don't have the time to bake the cake? I'm sharing just how simple it is to take a store-bought cake