Decorating a cake with beautifully crafted buttercream swirls, ganache shells, or Swiss meringue rosettes is arguably the best bit of baking. By simply scooping frosting into a star-tipped piping bag, ...

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 ...