Icing & Decorate

When it comes to decorating cupcakes, throw away the rulebook and try some of our exciting new ideas… crumble-topped cupcakes, zesty lemon cupcakes, or caramel-centred cupcakes… because cupcakes are ...

From rhubarb to lavender, from mocha to Baileys, there are a hundred and one icings to spread proudly on your cakes. Here are some of our favourite icing flavours – including some unusual ideas that ...

Terrified of the piping tube? There are plenty of ways to make your cake look gorgeous – without mixing, moulding or piping. Today, anyone who can spread glue can build a pretty cake. It’s true – ...

A delicious cake deserves beautiful decoration. If you’ve got a special occasion or a party coming up why not turn your favourite cake into a jaw-dropping centrepiece? You don’t have to be a ...

Want to find out where Nigella buys her tiny cupcake roses, or where to order festive marzipan models? Here’s how to make your cake a modern masterpiece, and where to find the very best decorations ...

Sugarpaste, piping, plaques, fondant and trellis: when did icing become so complicated? Well, it’s time someone demystified the most unpopular icing techniques. If you’d like the confidence to try ...