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2009 NEC Cake Inspirations

29th November 2009 by Lindy Smith

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!

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  1. Annette says

    29th November 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Amazing cakes, thank you for sharing 😉

  2. Donna Saxton says

    8th December 2009 at 11:13 am

    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

    27th January 2010 at 4:44 pm

    The last picture

    Not Japan..

    That is Korea

  4. Lindy Smith says

    1st February 2010 at 12:32 pm

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

  5. Ceri DD Griffiths says

    15th November 2010 at 9:06 am

    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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