Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

My recipe and method for making Easy Royal Icing for Cake Decorating is one of my go-to for making cake decorating easy as can be. Made with only 3 ingredients, royal icing is a classic for a reason— ...

You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals. Most home kitchens have the secret tool — a spoon — located in a nearby drawer. According to ...