The Ultimate Cake Guide

All the cake baking tips and techniques you need, from frostings and fillings to layers and tools

Who doesn't love cake? With all the ways you can make it, there certainly seems to be something for everyone. If you're a fruit person, check out our list of fruity cake recipes, or if you're a serious chocolate-lover, there are plenty of options. Or maybe you just need some birthday cake inspiration—we've got plenty of that too. But if you need some technical help getting your cake out of the oven and onto a plate, check out our favorite cake products and tools and our step-by-step guide to getting the perfect layered look. Read on for all our baking tips and techniques for your next cake.