CHICAGO (WLS) -- Finding ways to save money on weddings is leading to a rise in the popularity of smaller ceremonies with more do-it-yourself elements. The average cost of a wedding in the United ...

White Wedding Cupcakes have a pale, tender crumb and a sweet vanilla scent, finished with a simple buttercream frosting. They’re easy to make, sturdy enough for decorating, and suited to weddings, ...

When in need of a cake for a special occasion, it may be easier to snag something from the store, but we're here to convince you to take on the challenge of making a showstopping cake yourself. It'll ...

Cake has a remarkable way of bringing people together. It's hard not to enjoy it when a cake is unveiled or brought into the room. Except cake alone only goes so far. While the effect a cake can have ...

Decorating cakes can go beyond following a recipe and stretch into hours of designing and crafting a masterpiece. Professional cakes can cost hundreds of dollars. According to Toba Garrett, dean of ...

Fondant has faded (but it may be coming back). Buttercream is boss. Drips are de rigueur. Geometrics are gigantic. Fresh flowers are fashionable. And smaller is big. These are just some of the trends ...

This simple, yet beautiful wedding cake is perfect if you don’t have much experience making wedding cakes. I’ve given excessive quantities of marzipan and fondant icing, as it’s best to start with ...