Food

Cake Decorating Has Gone Over The Top For The Sake Of Originality

When it comes to cake, the more elaborate the better. 

Just watch Ace of Cakes on the Food Channel and you'll see what I mean.  It's no longer acceptable to make a cake in a 9"x13" pan, slather frosting over it, and refer to it as a birthday cake.

Everyone wants to be different, original, anything to stand out from the crowd. 

For example, wedding cakes no longer have the traditional bride and groom figurines on top.  These days, unconventional cake toppers are the new norm. 

Thinking of making a cake to celebrate a football game, or maybe a bowling tournament victory? It better darn well look the part!  

As great as they look, I can't help but wonder how good all those wacky cakes made for the Ace of Cakes show really taste after being man handled so much.  Maybe the old cake pan isn't so bad after all.