Beautiful cakes dressed in buttercream aren't just elusive creations that only fill your Instagram feed and imagination. After all, that decadent red velvet cake you just took out of the oven deserves ...

Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined. If tinting icing with food ...

Who doesn't love a cake artfully decorated with luscious Swiss meringue buttercream? With just a few piping tips you will learn how to transform simple buttercream cakes into couture cakes.