Once you learn how to decorate a cake, you'll be whipping up celebratory treats in no time. Use all of our favorite tips and tricks to create a professional layered cake right at home.

Jelly beans: Use an assortment of colors to bring the bow tie to life.

Watch the technique videos for more information and see the recipe tips ... and cake decorator's pine cones paired with dried citrus slices and frosted fruits and herbs. Frosting is easy to ...

Icing your Christmas cake is fun ... edges (in which case watch the video for lots of tips). Otherwise, follow these simple steps: Brush your cake with warmed and strained jam (light-coloured ...