Fall baking is the perfect way to use the fruits and vegetables that fill kitchens this time of year. From apples and pumpkins to carrots and rhubarb, these cakes make the most of what’s in season ...

Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.