Royal icing lends regal beauty to the grandest cakes and humblest baked goods. But does it have any connection to royalty? Read on to find out.

Then, I paired each frosting with a homemade cupcake. I evaluated them based on taste, texture, and how well I could pipe them onto cupcakes. The Betty Crocker frosting had a thin consistency.

Cover the surface with a damp cloth if not using immediately. Spoon a little of the icing into a piping bag fitted with a medium plain nozzle. Pipe blobs of icing on the back of each chocolate ...