Birthday cakes have reached a new level in recent years, with intricate figurines made out of fondant and even photos printed in icing. Virtually any theme is possible, from unicorns to superheroes.

Duff Goldman is the owner of Charm City Cakes . He discusses why he needs fondant to create his imaginative cakes and why he doesn't like to eat it. Check out the Charm City Cakes gallery of cakes .

What Do I Need to Get Started With Decorating and Selling Fondant Cakes?. You have some experience baking for your family or for a neighborhood baker. You have taken classes in cake decorations ...

Bakers around the Chicagoland area are taking cakes to new extremes to give their clients the best, most outrageous birthday cakes they can. While outrageous cakes might cost more than something you ...