Strawberry Frosting
Look no further for the ideal topping for vanilla cupcakes, a chocolate layer cake or even whoopie pies. This strawberry buttercream frosting recipe lets real strawberries' natural flavor and color shine, thanks to one clever trick. With just a bit of extra prep (it's worth it!), you'll have beautiful strawberry frosting ready to dress up your treats in no time. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These yummy pumpkin cookies are light and fluffy, almost like cake cookies, and they are not overly sweet. —Taste of...
Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake
A visit to Olive Garden undoubtedly calls for a bowl of Olive Garden minestrone, one too many Olive Garden breadsticks
Gluten-Free Doughnuts
I'm a registered dietitian, and I believe everybody deserves to enjoy a treat now and then. That's why I came...
Lemon Macarons
These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Strawberry Macarons
These strawberry macarons have a sweet surprise in the filling: strawberry jam. To keep the jam contained, pipe the frosting...
Million Dollar Cake
Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...
We Found the Best Store-Bought Frosting
In a rush? Our Test Kitchen found the best store-bought frosting to top your last-minute bakes.
How to Make Buttercream White
Skip the slightly yellow frosting and learn how to make buttercream white—and we mean a vibrant, bright white!
Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes
These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...
Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes
Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
How to Use a Piping Bag the Right Way
Ready to learn how to use a piping bag? Bring on the buttercream!
11 Secret Tricks Grandma Never Skipped When Making Frosting
Want fluffy frosting for a homemade cake? Try Grandma's timeless techniques that've been passed down generations.
How to Make Canned Frosting Taste Homemade
Don't have time to make frosting from scratch? Learn how to make canned frosting taste homemade.
Halloween Witch Cake
If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and...
Layered Princess Cake
This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...
39 Homemade Frosting Recipes to Top Any Dessert
Nothing compares to homemade frosting! Find all the best frosting recipes in this collection, including buttercream, chocolate, cream cheese and...
The Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe You Need to Know
What could be better than a freshly baked cake topped with rich, creamy frosting? This easy chocolate frosting recipe works...
How to Make Creme Fraiche Frosting (the Best Frosting You Haven’t Tried Yet)
If Goldilocks was looking for just the right frosting, she would choose crème fraiche frosting. It’s not too sweet, not...
Italian Meringue Buttercream
I use this creamy Italian meringue buttercream on my lemon-raspberry cupcakes. It's not as sweet as American buttercream, so it...
German Buttercream
This German buttercream frosting is super silky and buttery. It's pleasantly sweet, but not overly sweet like some American buttercreams...
Old-Fashioned Ermine Frosting
Ermine frosting brings back memories of being in the kitchen with my grandmother. This old-timey frosting was her go-to for...
French Buttercream
French buttercream has a custard-like texture and is great if you're going to be piping shapes or decorations. —Taste of...
BB-8 Cake
This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend...
How to Make Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Learn how to make Swiss meringue buttercream—the creamy, rich version of buttercream frosting you haven't tried yet.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be...
Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to...
Blackberry Buttercream
Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate...