Easy Cake-Decorating Ideas

We've got a partnership with the recipe, equipment, and product-testing gurus at America's Test Kitchen. They'll be sharing some of their time-tested recipes and technical expertise with us. This week, blow you friends and family away by taking note of few insider cake-decorating tips.

What takes a perfectly frosted cake from every-day to special-occasion? A professional cake decorator might pipe intricate flowers and borders using a pastry bag and tip, but oftentimes less is more when it comes to decorating something homemade. Ahead are some easy techniques for decorating cakes that don’t require special equipment or professional experience. All you need are some simple, readily available ingredients and a few tricks up your sleeve — and you'll effortlessly turn out a special cake for family and friends.