February 12, 2012

2009 NEC Cake Inspirations

Cake exhibitions are always a good place to see new cake ideas and to gather inspiration to help you create your own amazing cakes. Cake International at the NEC, a couple of weeks ago, was no exception and although I spent most of my time on the Lindy’s cakes stand I did sneak out a couple of times to see what I could find that inspired or impressed me. As those of you that visited this year will know, it was a little crazy so there were some cakes that I didn’t get near enough to photograph! But here are a selection of cakes that I found interesting.

Wedding cake by Ceri Daniel David Griffiths - Gold Award

Wedding cake by Ceri Daniel David Griffiths - Gold Award

I always like contrasting colours – using them leads to very dramatic cakes.

Airbrushed cake by Donna Saxton - Gold Award

Airbrushed cake by Donna Saxton - Gold Award

I was of course attracted to this cake because of the cake jewellery and the beautiful yet simple flowers.

Royal iced cake by Tracey Wagstaff - Silver Award

Royal iced cake by Tracey Wagstaff - Silver Award

I like the combination of modelling and royal icing on this cake together with the bold use of primary colours.

International Class, cake by Hye Jin lee - Gold Award

International Class, cake by Hye Jin lee - Gold Award

I am always drawn to oriental cakes – the detail on this cake is absolutely superb.

Isn’t it amazing what we can all create in sugar!
I hope the above has inspired you. I just wish I had more time to look around all the exhibition cake!

Comments

  1. Annette says:

    Amazing cakes, thank you for sharing ;)

  2. Donna Saxton says:

    Hi Lindy,
    What a surprise when I looked at your blog to find a picture of my cake! Thank you for your comments. I decided to have a go at the jewellery after watching your DVD. My confidence to enter the airbrush class came after winning a place on the course in the Cake Craft Magazine – a gold for my first attempt was a high!!
    Have a great Christmas,
    Donna.

  3. lim says:

    The last picture

    Not Japan..

    That is Korea

  4. Lindy Smith says:

    Thank you Lim, I have change the text – beautiful work

  5. Hi Lindy

    I was looking for the results from Cake 2010 and came across my cake on your blog…thank you for the compliment it just goes to show you never know who is looking at your designs.

    Lindy I like your style and inspiration, I also use your stencils a lot…thank you once again.

    Ceri. D

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