Even the most fastidious pastry chef (I may or may not have two pairs of culinary tweezers, X-Acto knives, and a protractor in my kitchen drawer) can acknowledge the charm of an imperfect-looking ...

Cake artist Noel Mendez designs elaborate, abstract cakes — tall creations with textures and lively colors, sparkling from glitter or gold leaves. Flamboyant ribbons made with edible wafer paper often ...