A multi-tiered cake decorated in frosting filigree is the pinnacle of decorative decadence. For delicate yet complex frosting work that proves baking truly is an art, a Lambeth cake is the way to go.

One style that has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity is the Lambeth method of frosting. The ornate style of decorating cakes, originating in 19th-century Europe and popularized by ...