While it's hardly our first choice, we can't deny the convenience of store-bought ... opt for ones that best mirror the taste ...

But options from popular brands are certainly not one and the same. To find the best store-bought vanilla frosting, I headed to the grocery store and prepared to put some popular brands to the test.

Store-bought, canned frosting is convenient, but it's seldom the best choice for finishing off cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. Compared with silky homemade buttercream, it's dense and ...