I searched high and low for a decent thumbprint recipe... some had milk, some had orange juice... I just wanted something basic. My first batch turned out too flat but after tweaking, this recipe turned out much better. Going to try making them next time with sugar instead of brown sugar to give it a more shortbread like taste.

This takes basic vanilla icing/glaze to perfection because it is cooked the raw flavor is gone and the addition of butter makes it delicious for cakes, donuts, coffee cakes, fruit anywhere you would want a topping.Change the extract flavor to make other flavors as well!

To cover an 8-inch round or 7-inch square cake. If using this recipe to ice your Christmas cake, you may like to first wrap the cake in marzipan before covering with the Royal Icing.#nikicuisine #mycookbook

This icing is amazing and everyone will enjoy it !!!!!

Vanilla buttercream icing with a hint of chocolate, so good!

These cupcakes are my version of filled cupcakes, I still love vanilla filled chocolate cupcakes, but these are a delicious variation!

This is a classic vanilla buttercream frosting. It is perfect for cake and cupcakes.😍😍😍😊

Really yummy perfect for piping and icing.

Sometimes I get bored when baking something usual. I love chocolate but I prefer to mix it with red. And this is the result, Red Velvet Cookies. Try this. This is chewy, crunchy outside.

Been in the family a few generations. Warning, this is very sweet

This is my favorite recipe for basic vanilla buttercream. I prefer this over any bakery or store bought frosting I've had. It's sturdy and holds its shape well. This yields enough to frost a 9x13" sheet cake or about 12-16 cupcakes, depending how liberally you frost them. Recipe source: Sallysbakingaddiction.com

Excellent recipe to use for decorating cupcakes. I have made many variations but I like these jaffa cupcakes the Best!