Highlights "Best of the Best" in NYC Cake Decorators Meetup

"Wild Things" 3D Cake was created by Helen, Helen's Cakes.

The "Where the Wild Things" 3D cake sculpture class was the runaway favorite for the NYC Cake Decorators first "Best of the Best". The workshop was conducted by Chef Janet Ben-Ami, owner of Hey!Cookie in Long Island. Chef Janet is a master cake sculptor and member of NYC Cake Decorators Meetup. Chef Janet is also a fantastic teacher, which is evident with the outstanding "Wild Things" 3D cake sculpture created by her student Helen, owner Helen's Cakes, which is shown above.



Chef Janet shared a wealth of knowledge regarding cake sculpting to members eager to learn how to create their own "Wild Things" cake creation. Chef Janet has agreed to conduct another 3D cake sculpture class in the near future. Why don't you join us! Contact Dina, Organizer, NYC Cake Decorators Meetup for more information.

Shoebox and Gumpaste Shoe Cake Class creation. This class was taught by member Marisol, an officer with the New York State Chapter I.C.E.S.

Member Annette taught the Winter Cupcake Design class. Annette is our resident cupcake diva. Her other creative cupcake designs can be seen on her blog Ladybugluggage.

Award Winning Cake Designer Connie DiTomasso taught the Gelatin Flower and Butterfly Class. The gelatin work is delicate, light, and shimmery.

Besides the classes, Dina, Organizer, of NYC Cake Decorators Meetup demonstrated how to make molds with Amazing Putty.  Members were fascinated with how easy the product is to use.  Special thanks to Amazing Putty for donating a sample of the product for the event, Albert Ulster Sales Representative for shipping samples of their delish Massa fondant and brochures, and member Lynette, Cakeworks, for providing samples of fondarific flavors.

Boo! Lisa's Bride of Frankenstein Doll Cake Video

Just in time for the spooky days ahead, our perennial favorite, member and filmmaker Lisa Stock's Bride of Frankenstein Doll video. Enjoy!

October 2009 Cake of the Month

Photo courtesy of Margaret, member NYC Cake Decorators Meetup

The beautiful cake pictured above was created by member Margaret Weekes. Margaret's ultimate goal is to start her own sugarcraft business specializing in sugar flowers. Margaret won 3rd Place in the very first competition she entered in England with her Royal Iced Wedding Cake.

Summer Cake & Cupcake Winner!

Photo courtesy of Iva, member NYC Cake Decorators Meetup

Don't you wish it was still summer? Iva's entry was one of several great submissions by members of NYC Cake Decorators Meetup. Ayana, Assistant Organizer, found it very difficult to choose a winner. Iva's cakes inched their way into the winner's circle because the cute flip-flops on the beach really captured the summer fun in the sun theme best.