low-lift decorating techniques transform simple sheet cakes into over-the-top showstoppers, adorned with splashy flowers and botanicals, with fat, free-form swirls of piping in bold colors.

The inspiration for the technique used to make this frosting comes from dessert expert, cookbook author, and "Queen of ... Classic Chocolate Cake, envelop a sheet cake, or decorate cupcakes.

Big, beautiful, spectacular. These are the kind of words I’d use to describe my ideal summer cake — though, not necessarily one that’s easy to make. But recently, a burgeoning baking trend has changed ...