Studying the detail on a Calvin and Hobbes cake in The Great Cake Bake 2014
The Great Cake Bake in Knoxville draws entries from some of the area’s finest bakers, cake makers, and even some novices interested in dabbling in the art of embellishment. With proceeds from admission tickets going to Dolly Parton’s Imagination of Knoxville initiative (to send books to children in Tennessee each month free of charge), cakes and cupcakes must be designed around a book title or character. And the details warrant second, third . . . even fourth glances!
Calvin seems quite focused on Hobbes in this cake topper from The Great Cake Bake 2014.
Great detail in this cake depicting the book Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Another category — Wedding Cakes — offers a glimpse into the sophisticated, artistic world of detailed cakes for a bride and groom’s special day. Amazing, right?
Great detail in this cake depicting the book Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
This year’s Great Cake Bake is February 28, 2015, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee. Well worth the trip — especially if you are lucky enough to bring home one of these detailed designs!
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Curt Mekemson
Why am I suddenly hungry? 🙂 –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
We’ve discovered that the best time to attend the show is during the last hour. The baked goods at the sale table are all marked down!!! Who doesn’t love cake?
Amy
Wow, lot of patience for the details. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
So very true! I know I don’t have the patience to create anything like these! Thanks for taking a look, Amy!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Judy, for letting me know you love great cakes, too! I’ve been three times to this show — so many picture-perfect entries! You might enjoy my Pinterest board Fancy Cakes: https://www.pinterest.com/rushasams/fancy-cakes/
Judy @ newenglandgardenandthread
Oh my, what a thrill for those of us who consider cake decorating to be an art form. If only I lived closer, I’d spend the day there oohing and aching. Love the photos. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Judy, for letting me know you love great cakes, too! I’ve been three times to this show — so many picture-perfect entries! You might enjoy my Pinterest board Fancy Cakes: https://www.pinterest.com/rushasams/fancy-cakes/