I love this ruffled layer cake from Martha Stewart. It’s elegant and festive, and it makes an impression even though it’s really very simple. The free-form ruffled icing is nearly foolproof because imperfections are part of the design. Just use any piping shape you’re comfortable with, and repeat it all over the cake! Get the [...]

Even the most beautiful cake decorations aren’t so beautiful on a lopsided, messy cake. Before you decorate, you’ll need to level the cake layers and fill your layer cake neatly and evenly. The process is simple, and with a few tips and tricks your cakes will look perfect and ready for decorating. This video shows [...]