Baking/Decorating Cakes

Creamy chocolate cheesecake batter, laced with Kahlua, loaded with Oreo pieces, baked on an Oreo Cookie crust. Drizzled with chocolate ganache for sophisticated tastes.

Feb 8, 2010 - Donna Diegel

Can a decorated birthday cake and frosted cupcakes be frozen? What's the best way to freeze plain, undecorated cake layers? How long does it take to thaw a whole cake?

Jan 12, 2010 - Donna Diegel

Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte layered with Kirsch soaked cherries, chocolate ganache and fresh whipped cream, all topped with dark chocolate curls and Maraschino cherries.

Nov 17, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Chocolate cake layers filled and topped with pecan coconut filling and chocolate frosting. Classic German Chocolate Cake recipe is made with egg yolks & evaporated milk.

Nov 12, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Festive Christmas Strawberry Cream Cake with fresh strawberries, homemade whipped cream & strawberry jam. Simple 9 inch yellow cake is the base for this tasty cream cake.

Nov 11, 2009 - Donna Diegel

The Boston Cream Pie isn't a pie at all. It's a basic yellow cake, filled with homemade custard pastry cream, and iced with a decadent Chocolate Ganache Frosting.

Nov 10, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Homemade scratch yellow cake and vanilla buttercream frosting recipes. Make Boston Cream Pie, strawberry shortcake, or decorate cute cupcakes for a kid's birthday party.

Nov 9, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Death-by-chocolate cake is similar to a flourless cake, baked in a graham cracker crust and decorated with mini Oreos. It's like eating a box of chocolate fudge truffles.

Nov 2, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Dark chocolate cake layers filled and frosted with chocolate fudge frosting. Decorate this moist Devil's food cake with chocolate curls, chopped walnuts or jimmies.

Oct 30, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Easy fall dessert recipe for moist pumpkin tea bread made with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with walnuts for a great holiday gift.

Sep 23, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Cute cupcakes decorated with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and chopped peanuts. Easy recipe for peanut butter cake & frosting, is moist and delicious with a glass of milk!

Sep 22, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Easy chocolate recipe for Texas Sheet Cake, dark chocolate fudge icing and toasted pecans. Moist cake with cocoa, buttermilk and a touch of cinnamon.

Sep 19, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Melted white chocolate coating, blended with butter & cream cheese frosting. Decorate Red Velvet Cupcakes, Coconut Cake, Chocolate Cupcakes, or frost a cheesecake.

Sep 7, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Quick & easy cupcakes with chocolate frosting, and mocha layer cake with dairy-free & egg-free cake recipes. Kid-friendly cupcake recipes they can decorate themselves!

May 13, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Ice these cute carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. How to Decorate Layer Cakes & Cupcakes. Photos and directions are included. Great as a carrot wedding cake too!

May 11, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Spring Dessert: Snow white cake layers infused with Coco Lopez & coconut oil, decorated with vanilla buttercream icing and fragrant toasted coconut. A pretty spring cake!

Mar 26, 2009 - Donna Diegel

NY Times Bestseller Hello, Cupcake! Karen Tack & Alan Richardson's cute homemade cupcakes look like animals & clowns made with cake mix, candy decorations and frosting.

Mar 14, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Easy spiced cupcakes with penuche frosting, spice cake with caramel frosting & dairy-free cake recipes. Decorate cute cupcakes with edible flowers and pansies for spring!

Feb 19, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Dark Chocolate Red Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect Valentine's Day dessert! Just like Devil's Food Cake with cream cheese frosting, the red & white is striking together.

Feb 13, 2009 - Donna Diegel

Looking for the Top 10 most popular cheesecake recipes? Holiday recipes for NY Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Cherry Cheesecake, Pumpkin Cheesecake & more!

Dec 23, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Moist gingerbread cupcakes & gingerbread cake, topped with ginger brandy whipped cream or cream cheese frosting. Easy recipe made with molasses, cinnamon & ginger.

Nov 25, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Luscious New York style cheesecake in a graham cracker crust & topped with cherry pie filling. Ultra-creamy like NY Strawberry Cheesecake, it's a festive Christmas treat!

Nov 18, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Sinfully rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake baked in an Oreo cookie crust. Try the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake & Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake for Christmas too!

Nov 17, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Thanksgiving recipe for pumpkin pound cake - buttery, rich and flavorful, moist and light holiday desserts. Mini chocolate chip pound cakes make great Christmas gifts!

Nov 12, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Easy pumpkin cupcakes & cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Nutmeg & ginger add zing! Use silicone pans and cupcake liners for quick clean-up! Kid-friendly too!

Nov 12, 2008 - Donna Diegel

Many people have difficulty pronouncing the word cannula. Cann-u-la. Some want to say "Cannolis." Find out the difference, and a new twist on the Italian dessert.

Feb 9, 2010 - Lisa Smith

Bundt cakes are easy to make and one with cinnamon is no exception. Bundt cake recipes are ones that use a round baking pan with a hole in the middle and ridged sides.

Feb 8, 2010 - Scott Hayden

This recipe for a moist dairy-free cake is packed with nutrients. Suitable for all occasions it will keep well for up to a week in an airtight container and freezes well.

Feb 7, 2010 - Heidi Brand

As Valentine's Day approaches, diamonds and long-stemmed roses are hawked, even in an uncertain economy. But what better way to show love than with something homemade.

Feb 7, 2010 - Karen Bartomioli

Red Velvet is the perfect cake for almost any holiday. It's reddish hue lends itself well to Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Easter and the 4th of July.

Feb 6, 2010 - Jackie Milligan

Simple and delicious recipe for baking chocolate sponge cake - creates a rich chocolate cake, with a light sponge and chocolate butter icing filling.

Feb 5, 2010 - Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

Every Southern hostess needs a Hummingbird cake recipe in her kitchen. Follow these steps to turn out a cake so delicious that people will beg for the recipe.

Feb 5, 2010 - Janice Fahy

The world's best chocolate chip pudding cake is covered with a smooth chocolate ganache icing to make a dessert that will get rave reviews.

Feb 4, 2010 - Janice Fahy

Fine Irish whiskey lends a delicious kick to this unbelievably yummy cake. Easy to make and at home on a picnic or wedding table, this cake is too good to miss.

Feb 4, 2010 - Janice Fahy

Children to adults of all ages will love these bite-sized treats on a stick for Valentine's Day, and the easy directions will make their smiles even more worthwhile.

Jan 22, 2010 - Susan Harper

Chocolate and hearts are the perfect duet for Valentine's Day. Marry the two together with these lovely homemade treats for classmates, family or friends.

Jan 19, 2010 - Joanne LaSpina

This cake is easy for children to help with, and is similar to a chocolate sponge, but with more delicate flavours - perfect for a party.

Jan 15, 2010 - Sarah Viollet

This chocolate cake will become a family favourite. The recipe is easy to make from scratch and delivers a moist and scrumptious cake every time.

Jan 14, 2010 - Lisl Fair

Banbury is famous not only in the words of a nursery rhyme but also for a particular type of cake. Why not try this traditional Banbury cake recipe for afternoon tea?

Jan 9, 2010 - Elaine Findlay

Baking your own wedding cake can save a lot of money, but the task is stressful and requires some competence in the kitchen. Here are some pros and cons to keep in mind.

Jan 8, 2010 - Sarah Tennant

Wedding cakes can be homemade, as long as the baker is careful to make the right quantity of batter, hire proper cake tins and follow a few other rules.

Jan 7, 2010 - Sarah Tennant

Hiring cake tins to bake a wedding cake can be daunting. Figure out how much cake you'll need to feed the guests, and which sizes work best for staked or pillared cakes.

Jan 7, 2010 - Sarah Tennant

Baking cupcakes requires some TLC to achieve the best result. Professionals share their secrets...

Jan 3, 2010 - Katerina Lagoudakis

A rich fruit cake matured with brandy is a Christmas culinary tradition. This recipe shows you how to bake the cake, make your own marzipan and decorate with edible gold.

Dec 18, 2009 - Rebecca Ford

The Result is well worth the work for this cake. For those short on time, cake mix can also be used, preferably a Devil's Food Cake mix.

Dec 15, 2009 - Elle Paulson

Crushed pineapple and nuts make Mexican Wedding Cake a tasty dessert that belies its simplicity. Iced with cream cheese frosting, it's sure to become a favorite.

Dec 2, 2009 - Dianne Smith

A variation on traditional fruit cake, Caribbean Christmas Cake is a heavy cake soaked in rum that is often served at Christmas and at weddings or christenings.

Nov 23, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

Baked cheesecake is a dessert that takes time to make. Problems with surface cracks and texture can be avoided with these techniques for mixing, baking, and cooling.

Nov 23, 2009 - Debra Peterson

Chocolate ganache is delicious drizzled on cakes in its runny, freshly-made state. Thicken the mixture for spreading or piping using one of these methods.

Nov 15, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Christmas is often not complete without the traditional fruit cake with marzipan and icing taking pride of place in family homes. A homemade cake is a delicious treat.

Nov 12, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell