Scallops are an easy way to decorate a cake that doesn't really require any fancy tools. All you need is a ziplock bag and a small spoon. Fill one corner of a large zip-close bag (or a piping bag ...

"This is an incredibly simple way to ease into the cake-mix era in your life: a rich, very chocolaty cake that's such a cinch to make, it might become your go-to birthday cake request." ...

Confetti Drip Cake A list of birthday cake decorating ideas isn’t complete without a confetti cake. That’s why we’re putting this extra-fun cake front and center.

They’re colorful and lemony, perfect for decorating a summery cake. You don’t need a whole bouquet to decorate a cake; a few thoughtfully placed blooms will do the trick. What do you think so far?

Garten has various cake decorating tips. For some Barefoot Contessa cakes, she opts for an easy yet impressive chevron pattern. Other times she frosts only the top of the cake.