One may consider a cake as something ordinary. However, history reveals cakes dating back to the Roman era. It began by breaking bread over the bride’s head by the groom symbolizing good luck and fertility.
However, cakes are mentioned many times in the Bible and have been in existence since the creation of the world.
Ever since creation, a cake has been of great importance. The cake signified the importance of the occasion and the status and the wealth of a person. Taller the cake, wealthier the person was deemed to be. Cakes were ornate.
Prior to the 20th century, cakes were used only on happy occasions; today cakes are used at every conceivable event.
Today's cakes are available in various shapes, Sizes and designs with no end in sight. Cakes on Food Network challenge and Ultimate Cake off are great examples as to how cakes have evolved. Prices vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars, from simple to elegant, whimsical, and modern to elaborate and much more.
Creation of a masterpiece requires creativity, patience, endurance, passion and much more. A cake artist is many roles combined into one. There is more to creating a culinary masterpiece than it meets the eye.
Love and creativity in partnership with dedication produces the most magnificent cake.
