Using a hand blender to prepare frosting might seem tricky only if you don’t keep a few kitchen tips and tricks handy. From using a cold bowl to adding a splash of milk for a silky texture, the tips ...

Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

Icing sugar, also known as powdered or confectioner's sugar, is used in lots of baking recipes from meringues to cake. Readily available to buy in the supermarket, when mixed with water it makes a ...