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How to

Fix Dough That Won't Rise

You have it all planned: the dinner, the wine, that fresh-baked loaf of bread. Everything's coming together when you discover that your bread dough just isn't rising. Fortunately, this is a problem that's relatively easy...

How to Bake a Simple, Plain Cake from Scratch

Whip up this delicious, no-frills dessert for any occasionA plain cake is a simple dessert that’s easy to make at home—all you need is some basic baking ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, salt, milk, and baking pow...

How to

Thicken Frosting

Frosting is the ultimate topper for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes—but what happens when your frosting is so runny it slides right off the top of your baked goods? There are many reasons why your frosting might need thic...

How to

Thicken Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting is a deliciously rich and creamy topping for cakes, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes. This frosting is easiest to use when it is nice and thick. There are multiple ways to thicken the frosting. Add ic...

How to

Eat Croissants

Croissants are a traditional French pastry, best enjoyed at breakfast time fresh and on their own, or accompanied by coffee. If you’ve ever eaten a croissant, you know how messy they can be! There are many ways to eat ...

How to

Bake Bread on the Stovetop

Baking bread on the stovetop is a great alternative to using the oven. Baking on the stovetop can be an energy saver, as well as a useful alternative when an oven is not available. This process can be used at home, over...

How to

Bake a Cake on Your Stovetop

Baking a cake in an oven is the most popular method, but there are lots of other ways to prepare a cake. If you don't have access to a microwave, you can still make a cake using a stove, a large pot, and a steamer basket...

How to

Cool Cakes

Set your cake correctly to keep it from cracking or becoming soggyDepending on what type of cake you are making and how long you have to cool it, there are several things to consider. If you cool your cake improperly you...

How to

Know when Cookies Are Done

Cookies are a great treat when they are perfectly cooked. Every minute counts when baking cookies, so you'll want to set your kitchen timer to the minimum recommended time. When the timer sounds, open up your oven and te...

How to

Make Homemade Cookies

There's nothing like a batch of homemade cookies to lift your spirits and make your house smell wonderful. Homemade cookies aren't much more difficult to make than the slice and bake kind, but they taste a lot better. Re...

How to

Make a 3D Dinosaur Birthday Cake

centerYou'll be a legend in your child's mind if you surprise them with a fully-formed, beautiful-looking dinosaur cake. If your kids love dinosaurs, making a 3D dinosaur birthday cake is a great way to surprise them at ...

How to

Make Bread from Scratch

Making bread is an easy, enjoyable, and inexpensive recipe for both beginner and seasoned chefs. You can make bread at home either with or without yeast as a leavening ingredient for the recipe. Once you’ve learned how...

How to

Make Unleavened Bread

Yeast, baking soda, baking powder, and egg whites are all traditional leaveners. If you don't want to bake with them because of religious reasons or time constraints, you can still whip up unleavened bread. Roll out thin...

15 Easy Ways to Fix an Eggy Cake

You’ve just made the perfect cake except for one small problem: it tastes a little eggy. No one wants to realize that the cake they made from scratch doesn't taste good, especially if you planned on sharing it with fri...

How to

Put Sprinkles on the Side of a Cake

Decorating with assorted colored sprinkles is an easy and fun way to display your cake. But if you aren’t careful, sprinkles can quickly make a mess of your kitchen. Before you begin decorating, it is important to prep...

How to Bake a Two Layer Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a two-layer cake—tender layers of cake with a sweet filling and beautiful frosting—that's hard to beat. The good news is that you can bake a 2 layer cake even if you're pretty new to b...

Easy Ways to Make Crispy Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, & Sugar Cookies

The secret to creating your perfect batch of cookiesMany prefer the taste and texture of a crispy cookie to that of a chewy flaky one. With the right ingredients and the proper cooking technique, it is possible to bake a...

How to

Decorate a Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake is a simple dessert that can be eaten on its own or with toppings and frosting added to it. If you’ve made a chocolate cake, you might be wondering what the best way to decorate it is. All you have to do...

How to Cover a Cake With Buttercream

You've made the batter and baked your cakes, but you're not finished yet! Frosting the cake is easy, but you might be wondering how to get a smooth finish or prevent the frosting from soaking into the cake. We've got you...

How to

Make a Cupcake Cone

Cupcakes and ice cream are two of the best desserts. What's even better is rolling them into one: a cupcake cone. Cupcake cones look like ice cream cones, but they are actually cupcakes! They look intimidating and hard t...