Great Cakes
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Cake-Baking Basics
Frost Like a Boss
Buttercream Frosting Guide
Learn the differences between the four varieties (plus chocolate).
Make It Custom
Turn plain vanilla into a fruity, cocoa or candy-coated creation.
4 Ways to Frost
Learn how to work with fondant, pipe "grass" frosting and more.
Impress Everyone with a Pinata Cake
When candy spills out of your dessert, you know you've thrown a great party.
Cupcake Corner
Candy Shop Creations
Get ideas for turning candy into these floral decorations.
The Tools You'll Need
Different skill levels will require different baking equipment.
A Dozen (Plus) Baker's Tips
Our pros share top secrets for baking better cupcakes.
7 Ways to Fill Cupcakes
Stuff vanilla and chocolate cakes with surprise-inside fillings.
Strawberry Patch Cupcakes
This "garden" of cupcakes makes the perfect party centerpiece.
Classic Layer Cakes
Carrot Cake
This hearty cake is chock-full of coconut, nuts and pineapple.
Charming Charm City Cakes
From a Girl Scout Cookie Cake to a Viking Wedding Cake, watch and see how Duff and his crew create amazing cakes.
Creative Cakes
Easy Loaves and Bundts