For example, breaking out the candy is one way to get creative with your cake decorating ... of different colors or mix them ...

Description: The cake decorating project allows youth to utilize their artistic ability and expressions as they learn decorating techniques and skills. Anyone wanting to learn baking skills should ...

As part of a new series, "Your Next New Skill," Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stefano Esposito took a basic cake decorating class to up his baking game. Maybe he'll inspire you to do likewise?