Both vanilla frosting and buttercream can be used to decorate cakes and cupcakes, but they differ significantly in flavor, ...

Deb Perleman, creative genius behind the popular website Smitten Kitchen loves a big slice of cake as much as the rest of us.

As a professional baker, I can tell you that having a dependable vanilla buttercream frosting recipe to lean on is incredibly valuable. For a long time, I used to just wing it. Instead of using a ...

This mouthwatering Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake covered in vanilla icing is one of the many flavor variations that start with this simple Vanilla Loaf Cake. This cake is moist and tender with thick gooey ...

Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting is everyone’s favorite for a reason, and sometimes it’s best not to mess with a classic. Whether vanilla cupcakes are being handed out at a kid’s birthday party or a ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line your cupcake tin with cupcakes holders and set aside. Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the softened butter and vanilla, mix until the ...

To many people, it’s the thick, creamy swirls of vanilla frosting that are the best reason to say “yes” to a cupcake or slice of cake. That icing is sweet, luscious and decadent. Add sprinkles and ...

Who doesn’t love a tasty cupcake? And not the kind you get from a bakery or grocery store. The kind with homemade buttercream frosting! It’s light and airy rather than thick and heavy. This classic ...

Combine the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar in a mixer and whip together at high speed until light and airy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Using a small offset spatula, apply a ...

Cupcakes are the perfect dessert to celebrate birthdays and holidays — or to make anyone's day at work or school. Many store brands offer their own take on a classic white-cake cupcake with vanilla ...