Transmogrify: turning a cake into a work of art!
It’s a new term for me, this “transmogrify.” But learning a new word can be fun, especially if it’s the theme of a weekly photo challenge from WordPress. Transmogrify means “To change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.” So surely changing a bit of sugar into fondant or buttercream to form something totally different than mere sweetness would qualify, right?
Transmogrify: To create a ladybug from a mound of cake and some frosting.
Transmogrify: To fashion an entire tree with little people from the book Caps for Sale.
Transmogrify: A bit of sugar transformed into a Dr. Seuss character.
And that’s how it was at Knoxville’s Great Cake Bake where a little “transmogrifying” was the order of the day. Pretty clever stuff. And tasty, too!
For more entries in this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify, click here.
Andy Oldham
Would love to see these in person. I bet they were spectacular!
Oh, the Places We See
They were definitely spectacular, as well as others on display. I’m amazed at what people can create out of sugar and flour!!!
Donna
These are amazing! Just spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for taking a look. I’m always amazed at not only the creativity but also the actual making of these extraordinary cakes. Thanks for taking a look. — Rusha
Photography Journal Blog
I love the “Caps For Sale” one particularly. What great photos for the challenge.
Oh, the Places We See
This really was a spectacular cake — from the creativity to the execution. Someone knew how to do it up right! Thanks for taking time to comment.
kelleysdiy
The photography is beautiful! The cakes are so whimsical!!!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for the compliment on the photography. But the creativity of the cakes is certainly something I can’t take any credit for. I agree — they are wonderful!! Appreciate the comment. — Rusha
Sissy MacK
The Caps for Sale cake is brilliant!
Oh, the Places We See
I agree! With so much detail, it beckons you to move closer just to see their little faces. Thanks for taking a look.
Bernadine
All of these look so beautifully sculpted! Thanks for sharing. Please follow my blog at https://baking781.wordpress.com/. Thanks!!😀😀
Oh, the Places We See
These cakes are works of art, for sure. So glad you liked them. And thanks for sharing your blog with me. — Rusha
Bernadine
Of course!🙂🙂
HesterLeyNel
Very original. I’m not the creative type, but I appreciate this characteristic in other people.
Oh, the Places We See
I do, too! And these cakes are over the top, in my opinion. Takes hours to think of what to make and even more time to create. Thanks for taking a look.
southamptonoldlady
That top cake looks almost real – I mean you could send it to Madam Tussauds! Sol
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Oh, the Places We See
You are so right — almost too real and ghoulish!!! But that’s the fun of it, right?
southamptonoldlady
Yep! Such an achievement
Caboosemama Little Pleasures
Nice cakes! I would love to taste it!
Oh, the Places We See
I would, too! But since they were for sale and show, we weren’t allowed to touch any of them.
Curt Mekemson
I can’t help but think Halloween, Rusha. And that first one wins the cake, so to speak. I’d find her a little scary on a dark night. 🙂 –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
You’re so right. This first cake could win the Creepy Award, hands down! But what creativity! Happy Halloween out your way!
Curt Mekemson
And to you as well, Rusha.
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Oh, the Places We See
I’ve never decorated a cake like these. Best I can do is swirl something tasty onto a cake and call it dessert! Hope you’re enjoying fall where you are. Or is it almost over?
Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread
You nailed this one. Congrats to you and thanks for the trip down memory lane of cake decorating although I NEVER created anything this amazing. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
I’ve never decorated a cake like these. Best I can do is swirl something tasty onto a cake and call it dessert! Hope you’re enjoying fall where you are. Or is it almost over?
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settleinelpaso
Transmogrify was a new term for me too. 🙂 I had to Google. Nice pictures!
Oh, the Places We See
I guess we’re never too old to learn something new! Thanks for taking a look.
Prachi
Are these all real cakes? *.*
Oh, the Places We See
They are! Spectacular, don’t you think?
Prachi
Absolutely amazing!
I couldn’t believe my eyes at once. Amazing photography!