Cake Decorating Extravaganza

Creativity will take center stage at Artisan Bakery Expo East when up to 125 elite professional and amateur/student cake decorators go head-to-head to see who has the most artistry, skill, and imagination during one of the world’s most prestigious annual cake competitions.

Each cake will be judged independently by a team of expert judges. The judging will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 2-5PM. All cakes will be judged on appearance with points being awarded for neatness, originality, creativity, colors, and degree of difficulty.

3 Cake Categories

Tiered Wedding Cakes
Novelty/Specialty Cakes
Sculptured Cakes

Rules & Regulations

Winner Prizes

Professional Category will receive $500 and a recognition plaque.
Amateur/Student Category will receive $300 and a recognition plaque. 2nd and 3rd place will receive $100 and $50, respectively.
1 Best of Show Winner will be chosen by the judges, and will receive a plaque & a cash prize of $500.00.

2022 Competition Schedule (2023 Coming Soon...)

Sunday, October 16

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – All Divisions (Professional/Amateur & Student) and Categories (Novelty/Specialty Cake/Sculptured Cakes) can be viewed
2:00-4:45 PM – Judges take place
4:45 PM – Winners Announced

*Note:

Completed cakes will be dropped at a pre-designated area in the front of Hall C on:
- Saturday, October 15 from 12pm-6pm
- Sunday, October 16 from 8am -11am.
Any cakes delivered after the show is already open will be disqualified and not eligible for judging, but will be allowed to be on display for viewing purposes.
Cakes must be picked up on Monday, October 17 between 3:30 – 5:30pm

Monday, October 17

11:00 AM – 3:15 PM – All Divisions (Professional/Amateur & Student) and Categories (Novelty/Specialty Cake/Sculptured Cakes) can be viewed.
3:30-4:00 PM – Awards Presentation

*Note:

Cakes must be picked up on Monday, October 17 between 3:30-5:30 PM

2022 Cake Decorating Extravaganza Winners

Professional Division

Novelty Cake – Best in Show

Ashley Russel
1st Place: Hocus Pocus Cake

Tiered Cake

Nipa Sheth
1st Place: Elephant Cake
Kerri Ann Perfontaine
2nd Place

Sculpted Cake

Marisol Stout
1st Place: El Dia De Los Muertos Cake (Face Sculpted In)
Cecilia Davis
2nd Place: Bread Cake

Beginner/Student Division

Novelty Cake

Tabitha Chaviano
1st Place: Baby Marina