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. 1 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
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. 1 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
Winner Prizes
Professional Division
| Categories | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Tiered Cakes | $500 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
| Novelty/Specialty | $500 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
| Sculptured Cakes | $500 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
Beginner/Student
| Categories | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Tiered Cakes | $300 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
| Novelty/Specialty | $300 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
| Sculptured Cakes | $300 & Trophy | $100 | $50 |
2023 Competition Schedule
Sunday, October 1
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, September 30 from 12pm – 6pm
- Sunday, October 11 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 2 between 3:30 – 5:30pm
Monday, October 2
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 2 between 3:30-5:30 PM
Sponsored By
Past Winners
Professional Division
Best in the Show Cake
- Diane Nussbaum
Novelty Cake
- 1st Place – Emily Moser
- 2nd Place – Tynesha Hills
Scultped Cake
- 1st Place – Diane Nussbaum
Wedding Cake
- 1st Place – Karen Collier
- 2nd Place – Rocio Fukuda
Professional Division
Novelty Cake – Best in Show
- 1st Place
Ashley Russel – Hocus Pocus Cake
Tiered Cake
- 1st Place
Nipa Sheth – Elephant Cake - 2nd Place
Kerri Ann Perfontaine
Sculpted Cake
- 1st Place
Marisol Stout – El Dia De Los Muertos Cake (Face Sculpted In) - 2nd Place
Cecilia Davis – Bread Cake
Beginner/Student Division
Novelty Cake
- 1st Place
Tabitha Chaviano – Baby Marina
Tiered Cake
- 1st Place
Rebecca Moody – Pink Dreams
Sculpted Cake
- 1st Place
Rebecca Moody – The Nun