The secret to a good homemade cake that can rival one from your favorite bakery is the quality of your frosting. Buttercream is one of the most popular types, thanks to its creamy texture and luscious ...

Sweetened condensed milk is the ingredient behind many delicious treats, like dulce de leche, brigadeiro, Thai iced coffee, and a host of other delights. This viscous, sweet dairy is celebrated for ...

Boxed cake mix is a lifesaver for many home cooks. All of the dry ingredients you need for a recipe are already laid out in front of you; all you need to do is add the eggs, oil, water, or whatever ...

My mom has been making my sisters and I the same birthday chocolate cake for the past 20 years. It's a one-bowl recipe that comes with a delicious condensed milk frosting like no other. I made it for ...

A few weeks ago, a reader named Barbara asked for a replacement recipe for frosting that used condensed milk and Cool Whip. I have to admit this was a harder request than I expected. My frosting ...

Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes and other desserts. But if you’re not a fan of traditional buttercream frosting, rich and glossy Russian buttercream is worth trying—and it may just ...