The Art of Decorating Cakes on Display

Cake makers with a flare for snazzy decoration will get a chance to showcase their talents at the first Amateur Cake Decorating Challenge hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.

The contest is Saturday at Burnt Hickory Park in Dallas. Competitors will start setting up at 8:30 a.m. Judging will last from 10 to 11 a.m. There is a $20 entry fee and is free to the public, accroding to the Paulding Neighbor.

This year’s theme is “Cake is Art and Art is Everywhere. Decorators are asked to bring a picture of the artwork that inspired them.

There are four different categories, including youth cupcake and youth cake, which are limited to competitors ages 10 to 15; and adult cupcake and adult cake, for decorators 16 and older, according to a news release for the event.

Each category is limited to 15 competitors; there were 13 entries as of Monday.

All cakes must be edible other than decorations which can be removed during the tasting portion, such as ribbons, pillars and wire for gum paste flowers. The creations must be at least 75 percent cake.

Cake decorations can be no larger than two feet tall, or require any electricity, such as lights or motors. Other specific rules will be given at registration.

There will be prizes for first, second and third place based on the theme. Also there will be overall awards “Best of Show,” “Most Original” and “People’s Choice Awards.”

For more information about the event call Burnt Hickory Park at (770) 443-7540 or email Eddy at teddy@paulding.gov.