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Easy Tray Bake Recipes: Baking with Coconut, Cornflakes, Oats and Dates

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Candy Corn Cake: Cupcake Cake for Fall Fun

By: April Black

Quick and Easy Loaf Cake Recipes: Homemade Fruit, Ginger, and Date and Walnut Loaves

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Tahitian Lime Glazed Pound Cake: A Recipe For a Dessert Cake Brushed with Fresh Lime Juice Glaze

By: Patricia Daley

Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe: Easy Coffee or Tea Cake With Brown Sugar and Pecan Filling

By: Molly Markey

How to Make a Hard Hat Cake: The Perfect Dessert for a Construction Birthday Party

By: Shelley Frost

How to Make a Tool Box Shaped Cake: A Three Dimensional Cake Idea for Birthday Parties

By: Shelley Frost

Halloween Recipe - Candy Corn Cupcakes: Delicious Mocha Cupcakes With Creamy Frosting and Cashews

By: Barbara Trejo

Upside Down Plum Cake Recipe: A Different Take on an Easy Baked Dessert Made with Fresh Fruit

By: Feature Writer Cecily Layzell

How to Make a Checkerboard Cake: Fun and Creative Way to Bake Beautiful Cakes

By: Beth Taylor

Easy Fruit Cake Recipes: Using Mixed Dried Fruit, Apricots, Sultanas and Cherries

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Easy Apple Cake Recipes: For Afternoon Tea or Dessert

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Easy Chocolate Bake Recipes: Cakes, Brownies and No-bake Tiffen

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Easy Banana Cake Recipes: With or Without Added Fat

By: Rosemary Gemmell

Recipes for Coffee Walnut Cake and Fudge: Cooking with Walnuts and Coffee – Fudge and Cake Recipe

By: Elaine Findlay

How to Color Fondant: Choosing the Best Method for the Cake Decorating Project

By: Nicole Wills

Tomato Sauce Spice Cake: How To Make a Moist Spice Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

By: Jackie Milligan

How to Make Green Tea Cupcakes: Recipe for Delicious Party Cakes with Butter Frosting

By: Feature Writer Rebecca Ford

How to Pipe Words Onto Fondant: Writing on Cakes With Royal Icing or Chocolate and a Piping Bag

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Dairy-Free Icings and Frostings for Cakes: No Milk, No Butter, No Casein Alternatives to Buttercream & Ganache

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

How to Add Colour to Fondant and Marzipan Icing: Using Gel, Powdered and Liquid Food Colourings in Cake Decorating

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Tips for Decorating Unique Cakes: Using Non-Icing Edible Decorations

By: Karri Weathers

How to Make a Great Baked Cheesecake: Tips for Making a Flavorful Cream Cheese Dessert

By: Caroline Post

Maple Butternut Squash Cake: A Sweet Dessert Using Butternut Squash with a Touch of Maple Syrup

By: Cherrine Banks

Apple Walnut Upside-Down Cake Deluxe: A Tasty Cake with Sweet Apples and Crunchy Walnuts

By: Cherrine Banks

Recipes Using Up Leftover Chocolate Cake: How to Make Frugal Desserts With Stale Cake Crumbs

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

How to Decorate a Baby Shower Cupcake: An Easy Way to Make an Adorable, Professional-Looking Cupcake

By: Nicole Wills

Microwave Chocolate Cake Recipe: Quick and Easy Chocolate Cake Which Bakes in Five Minutes

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

How To Smooth Icing: Achieving a Smooth Frosting Surface on a Cake

By: Heather Switall

Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes for St Patrick's Day: Natural Green Cupcakes With No Green Food Coloring

By: Stephanie Jolly

Naturally Colored Red Velvet Cake: Red Colored Cake Without Food Coloring and No Red Dye

By: Stephanie Jolly

History of Red Velvet Cake: Origins of Red Colored Cakes From Cocoa in Devil's Food to Food Dyes

By: Stephanie Jolly

How to Make an Edible Evergreen Tree for a Cake: Two Styles of Easy 3D Trees for Cake Decorating

By: Nicole Wills

How to Make a Gumpaste Bumblebee: An Easy, Adorable Cake Decoration

By: Nicole Wills

How to Make an Edible Butterfly: An Easy, Whimsical Cake Decoration

By: Nicole Wills

How To Make Buttercream Icing: Two Delicious Buttercream Frosting Recipes

By: Heather Switall

Mardi Gras King Cake: Easy to Make New Orleans Carnival Tradition

By: Debbie Henthorn

The Ultimate Death by Chocolate Cake Recipe: The Best Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe... Ever!

By: Sabrina Louise Webb

Dark Fudge Bundt Cake Recipe: Rich Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake from A Passion for Baking

By: Feature Writer Liliana Tommasini

How to Make and Use Chocolate Ganache: Creamy Chocolate Icing for Cakes, Cupcakes, Fillings and More

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

How to Make the Absolute Best Carrot Cake: The Ultimate Cake Recipe With a Perfect Icing Recipe

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Homemade Ho-Ho's: A Classic Cream Filled Chocolate Roll

By: Leslie Bilderback

Classic Rolled Cake Techniques: The Secrets of the Jelly Roll

By: Leslie Bilderback

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe: A Quick Healthy Cake that Takes Under an Hour

By: Feature Writer Helen Smeaton

Wedding Cake Trends for Spring '09: Bridal Fashion Collections Provide Inspiration

By: Heather Switall

Look-Alike Moon Pies: Marshmallow-Filled Chocolate Snack Cake Sandwiches

By: Leslie Bilderback

Homemade Strawberry Zingers: The History of Dolly Madison and Look-Alike Zingers

By: Leslie Bilderback

Homemade Twinkies: Golden Look-Alike Snack Cakes with Creamy Filling

By: Leslie Bilderback

Storing and Slicing a Christmas Cake: How to Keep, Feed and Mature a Fruit Cake

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Step-by-Step Homemade Chocolate Cake: Try this Recipe for a Heavenly-Rich,Deep Chocolate Sensation

By: Eftihia Maria Kougianos

How to Make a Fondant Pumpkin: An Easy, Adorable Halloween Cupcake Decoration

By: Nicole Wills

How to Make a Fondant Ghost: An Easy Halloween Cupcake Decoration

By: Nicole Wills

How to Make a Fondant Rose: Make Elegant Rose Decorations for Cakes

By: Nicole Wills

How to Make Fondant: Make Spectacular Cakes With Tasty, Homemade Fondant

By: Nicole Wills

Pin~a Colada Cupcakes: The Perfect Marriage of Pineapple and Coconut

By: Leslie Bilderback

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes: Your Favorite Candy Bar in a Cupcake Disguise

By: Leslie Bilderback

How to Make Black Forest Cupcakes: Grown-up Cakes with Cherry Filling for Chocolate Lovers

By: Leslie Bilderback

How to Make Classic "Hostess" Filled Cupcakes: Homemade Cream Filled Chocolate Snack Cakes

By: Leslie Bilderback

How to Decorate a Cake With Swiss Dots: Simple Cake Decoration Tips: Perfect for Wedding or Birthday Cakes

By: Mary Hudlemeyer

How to Level Cake Layers: Achieve Professional Results with Level Cakes

By: Mary Hudlemeyer

Easy Cupcake Rules for Beginners: A Simple Recipe Guaranteed to Make You Smile

By: Leslie Bilderback

Beginners Topsy-Turvy Cake Decorating & Baking: Ideas for Fondant Decorated Birthday Party Desserts & Wedding Cakes

By: Feature Writer Janienne Jennrich

Insider Tips for Wedding Cake Baking: Hints for Making Homemade Professional Cakes

By: Mary Hudlemeyer

How to Ice a Cake From a Moulded Cake Tin: Easy Instructions for Icing a Shaped Kids' Novelty Birthday Cake

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Two Quick and Easy Coffee Cakes: Delicious Chocolate, Cinnamon Cakes With Very Little Prep Time

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Mixed Berry Coffee Cake: This Dessert Goes Great With Hot or Iced Coffee Drinks

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Bridal Shower Barbie Cake: How to Make a Barbie "Bride" Cake

By: Chantel Simmons

Mother's Day Petits Fours: Elegant Springtime Dessert

By: Elizabeth Bastos

Baking Birthday Cake Like A Girl: A Revolutionary Act of Feminism in the Kitchen

By: Elizabeth Bastos

Tolkien Themed Birthday Cake Ideas: Lord of the Rings Inspired Cake Decorating

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Common Cake Decorating Problems: Troubleshooting Cake Icing Mistakes and Disasters

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Piping on Cakes With Fondant Icing: How to Write or Pipe Royal Icing Patterns When Cake Decorating

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

How to Stack Cake Tiers: Instructions for Arranging a Tiered Cake With or Without Pillars

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Different Types of Icing: Common Frostings & Glazes: Marzipan, Buttercream, Flower Paste

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Basic Cake Decorating Equipment: Must-Have Items For Easier Cake Icing

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Icing a Wedding Cake with Fondant: Step-by-Step Instructions for Applying Roll-Out Icing

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Chocolate Sheet Cake Decorated with Sprinkles: Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe for Parties or Kids

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Glazed Lemon Cake Recipe: Fresh Lemon Makes Tangy Glaze on Simple and Delicious Cake

By: Cindy McGlynn

Banana Yoghurt Cake Recipe: Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

New Orleans Carnival King Cakes: They’re a Mardi Gras Tradition, But They Get Fancier Every Year

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Maple Chiffon Cake Recipe: Rich Sweet Goodness is Throughout this Heavenly Dessert

By: Sharon E.

Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe: An easy one-bowl chocolate cake for any occasion.

By: Sharon E.

Darlene’s Pina Colada Cake: Hawaiian Inspired Cake Perfect Dessert for Luau Party

By: Darlene Cheek

Darlene's Black Forest Cake: With a Fantastic Cheesecake Surprise

By: Darlene Cheek

Crystallized Edible Flowers: A Recipe and Method for Creating Candied Blossoms

By: Debbie Kwiatoski

Basic Cake Recipes: Baking from Scratch

By: Catherine Laurenzi-Bridges

Petits Fours: Perfect Sweets for Elegant Parties

By: Feature Writer Kristin Abraham

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