The most elaborate cakes you can bake tend to have multiple tiers, the better to show off elaborate decorations as well as incorporate different flavors. Before you start piling up the layers, though, ...

Place dried apples in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash apples. Stir in brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ...

Learn how to make two satisfying illusion cakes — a towering cheeseburger cake layered with realistic lettuce, tomato, and cheese, and a smiling kawaii strawberry cake that’s almost too cute to slice!