The recipe, a family favorite for birthdays, graduations and holidays, features an ermine-style frosting made with a flour-and-milk roux, giving it a light, silky texture. "Being able to use my ...

An unexpected detail—such as icing insects—can make a traditional wedding cake unforgettable. Photo by Kathleen M. Mitchell. By JFP Staff Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:33 p.m. CST Upvote 0 ...

That Frosting Tho Amy Beck of Amy Beck Cake Design in Chicago has baked “forever,” more than 30 years—all the way back to the blue-ribbon-winning clown cake she made in the 4-H club as a kid.

But when you’re talking wedding cakes, that’s a different story. The “naked cake” trend is covering up dessert tables at Boston’s receptions, and by naked, we mean no frosting.