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.

Food blogger Brooke Edwards of Frost Me Up showcased this out-of-the-box technique that can make a cake's icing appear so smooth that it will look like it's been covered in fondant by a professional.

Mastering how to ice a Christmas cake successfully involves using a couple of tools. You will need a smooth rolling pin (the ...

If you’ve ever frosted a cake, you know it sounds easier than it really is. With a few tips from celebrity pastry chef and cake artist Marina Sousa of Just Cake, you can learn how to ice like a pro.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Next time you’re frosting a cake, consider having some hot water on hand ...