Mascarpone is an Italian cheese that's superrich, delicate and creamy. Here, it's simply blended with confectioners' sugar to create a sublime, snow-white frosting. For the best results, try to buy ...

Welcome to Baking 1-2-3, by associate food editor Claire Saffitz. Each month, she’ll guide you through a three-step baking process. The first recipe is for the beginners out there, the second for ...

When it comes to celebratory treats, layer cakes, well, “take the cake.” They stand tall on a cake stand, have the perfect combination of tender cake and smooth frosting, and are a good indicator that ...