Are frostings, icings, and glazes more important than the cake itself? As any kid—big or little!—who's licked the bowl can attest: The answer is yes. (Please, it’s the icing on the cake.) A thick ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter an 8½-by-4¼-inch loaf pan. Dust the pan with flour, tapping out the excess. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. In another bowl, ...

I feel more comfortable wielding a just sharpened, 7-inch butcher's knife than I do a cake pan fresh out of the oven. The obstacle is not holding the hot pan itself. The angst comes when quickly ...

Icing and its other sweet counterparts – frosting and glaze – can turn the ordinary into the irresistible, adding color and flavor to goodies from the oven. Although all three terms are used ...

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. I know the ...

Easy Eggnog Cake recipe made with cake mix and pudding mix. The perfect Christmas cake that is quick and easy to make, paired with a delicious eggnog glaze, and sure to be a holiday party favorite!

Instructions: Whisk powdered sugar and powdered egg whites in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in extract, if using, and water. If necessary, blend in more water or powdered sugar to reach desired ...