The seemily simple French Macaron is actually quite a difficult pastry to perfect! Take a peek at the top French Macarons from the CakeCentral.com galleries for scrumptious samples of the sophisticated yet fun dessert. » read more

A petite Parisienne figure and hand-molded French macarons adorn this charming, lace-trimmed cake.  Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a cake that flirts with cosmopolitan appeal in true Parisian style. » read more

When bursts of vibrant color shoot into the night sky, it’s easy to find ourselves taken back to those feelings of childlike wonder and awe. We’ve put together this firework-inspired Pinterest board that takes fireworks to a whole new level, and we’re looking for your original cookie creations that have been inspired by the images and colors you see here! » read more

Keeping up with trends in cake decorating is no different than staying current with the season’s latest fashions. Whether you’ve been admiring ruffled ombré techniques or curious if you’d be good at hand painting, we want to know: What trend are you dying to try? » read more

Have a cake conundrum? An oven dilemma? A fondant failure? Never fear, the Cake Genius is here! A skilled cakemaker and experienced problem-solver, the Cake Genius is Cake Central Magazine’s very own agony aunt, ready to lend a helping hand to frustrated bakers everywhere. » read more

This video tutorial by HappyCake10609 demonstrates how to ice and smooth a cake when using Swiss Meringue Buttercream. » read more

Looking for a buttercream recipe that is easy to make without sacrificing quality? Cake Central user HappyCake10609 provides just what you are looking for in a video tutorial for her Swiss Meringue Buttercream. » read more

We’ve combined the innovative ideas of Icing Images ® and SugarVeil ® products to demonstrate the possibilities they can bring to cake design. This Eiffel Tower cake, fit for a Parisian-themed wedding, is just one example of how easy-to-use products can transform a simple cake into an elegant, professional design. » read more

From precious poodles to the soaring Eiffel Tower, Paris takes the cake. These Top Paris Cakes will make you feel as if you’ve just strolled down the posh Champs-Élysées. » read more

As editors of Cake Central Magazine, we come across countless  inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding inspiration to cool new products, we want to share a few of our favorite finds with you every week. With this week’s Faves, users were inspired by French candy shops, tattoo parlors and timeless techniques. Here are this week’s Friday Faves! » read more

There seem to be a lot of posts asking how to do a camouflage print, so when I had to do camouflage on part of a cake today, I figured I’d take some photos along the way and pass on my method. It’s a great pattern to learn since it’s so versatile and can be used on a large variety of cakes, including those with a military or camping theme and of course the recently popularDuck Dynasty cakes! » read more

After turning duck calls into a multi-million dollar business, the Robertson family has taken the country by storm in the new reality TV series Duck Dynasty. Their wild personalities and crazy outdoor antics have added a whole new meaning to the word ‘redneck’, and these cakes are all inspired by the bush-bearded and camouflage-sportin’ Robertson men! » read more