There's nothing better than a gigantic cake -- except for a gigantic cake that looks completely lifelike like the Captain Fairtrade dessert. Michelle Wibowo created this edible creation made of vanilla sponge cake, a vanilla butter cream filling and a sugar coating.
From the looks of the photographs, Captain Fairtrade looks a little grumpy, but that's probably because he's about to be eaten. Ahoy, matey!
Implications - Contemporary bakers and culinary artists are shunning traditional forms of cakes and other baked goods, opting instead to create edible sculptures that show a remarkable level of detail and realism. This cake was made in collaboration with Pete Fowler for the The Mad Artists Tea Party hosted by Cake Britain.
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Michelle Wibowo's 'Captain Fairtrade' Dessert is Completely Edible
Trend Themes
1. Edible Sculptures - Bakers and culinary artists are creating lifelike edible sculptures.
2. Realistic Cakes - Realistic cakes are becoming increasingly popular among contemporary bakers and culinary artists.
3. Sugar Coating - More edible creations are adopting sugar coatings to create realistic textures.
Industry Implications
1. Food Decoration and Catering - The food decoration and catering industry can explore edible sculptures and realistic cakes as a new offering.
2. Bakery - Bakeries can add lifelike cakes and edible sculptures to their range of products.
3. Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing - Sugar and confectionery manufacturers can create new products that help in creating realistic textures in edible sculptures.