cake surrounded by fondant decorations - Betsie Van Der Meer/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what pastry chefs use to make such ornate decorations? Or how they make almost lifelike cake toppers ...

These colorful marzipan cookies are a must-have in your cookie jar this year. Make them now and enjoy a sweet holiday treat!

For covering the cake in Marzipan:2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed in a pan until soft, runny and brushable2 x 454g blocks ready-made marzipanIcing sugar, for dusting For covering the cake in White Fondant ...

Decorating with marzipan is not just for professionals. This simple carrot cake trifle is taken to the next level with easy at-home professional decoration. Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is ...

Although I'd usually serve three figs per person, this is such a rich filling you only need two. It's better to use slightly under-ripe figs - they can withstand the cooking more easily. Diana Henry ...

Usually I will only tolerate a slice of Christmas cake with a glass of whisky after a bracing dip in a Scottish loch, and I can rarely be convinced to partake in the festive staple otherwise – but ...

These wholesome oatmeal bars taste good enough to win over children who tend to shy away from what's said to be good for them. Adding to the enticement is that these bars can be dressed up in their ...

When it comes to festive food traditions, serving up a Christmas cake is a typically British thing to do. Some people like to make their own in advance, feeding it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky ...