How to Bake With Your Kids

Cake-decorating expert Lisa Mansour on sprinkles, skills, and making memories in the kitchen

Let the little ones get their hands dirty in the kitchen. Evgeny Atamanenko/Shutterstock

Baking with kids brings sweet returns, far beyond the sugar-laden results. The experience can foster confidence and creativity, for little ones and parents alike, and bring the family together to share memories as sweet as the treats themselves.

To make the most of it—without the stress and chocolate-covered messes—I asked Lisa Mansour, award-winning cake designer, co-founder and co-owner of baking supply store NY Cake, and head of the NY Cake Academy, for advice.