Icing, the crowning glory of baked treats, is often the canvas on which we unleash our creativity. But achieving those bold, eye-catching colors can be a tricky endeavor. Liquid food coloring in ...

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.

You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals. Most home kitchens have the secret tool — a spoon — located in a nearby drawer. According to ...