Royal icing is the go-to stuff for picture-perfect sugar cookies, because it makes a neat, hard and glossy finish that professional bakers and home chefs love. This icing is rich and thick and may ...

There’s something weirdly satisfying about watching royal icing flow across a cookie like shiny sugar lava — right before it dries into a flawless, bakery-level finish. This simple royal icing recipe ...

Now that you’ve baked all your gingerbread house cookie pieces and made the royal icing, it’s time to build something fun and magical. First off, it’s always fun to turn this into a group project, so ...

Lavender is known as one of the most powerful aromatics in the world. And cooking with it can give you all the benefits of ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

Fit a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the water and flavoring to your mixer bowl. Add the meringue powder and dissolve on low until fully dissolved and slightly frothy (3 - 5 minutes). Once ...