Once you learn how to decorate a cake, you'll be whipping up celebratory treats in no time. Use all of our favorite tips and tricks to create a professional layered cake right at home.

Because the cake decorating class had over 30 students, it was easy for my eyes to wander to other cakes and compare my work. Feeling discouraged, however, is unhelpful in learning.

Traditional wedding cakes may have fallen out of favor, but they can still be a deliciously symbolic part of your big day. Four professional bakers tell us how to get a cake that’s worth the cost.

How to Decorate a Very Beautiful Cake Sandy Folsom, director of the Wilton School of Cake Decorating in Darien, offers these tips for turning your humble dessert into an Insta-worthy sculpture.

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Mia Starr, founder of Sweet Spot Workshop, shares advice on how to decorate a cake, from using sprinkles and florals to learning piping techniques to basic fundamentals.