CAKE COMPETITION 2025

Be inspired by fashion designers, architects and artists. Play with structures, shapes and colours. The modern does not exclude the old, but combines and rearranges it. Create something unique.

At least three floors are required. The individual tiers must be stacked in a clearly visible manner and covered with an edible material. The tiers must be classically round, square or rectangular. Remember to treat each tier like a real cake, i.e. the cake board (3 mm thick) must not be missing from any tier. Inner supports are permitted for the decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens, cones/spheres and florists' ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here.

Base area: max. 60 x 60 cm. Dummies are permitted.

There is so much to discover in the Far East, where the sun rises. From tropical flowers, plants and animals, brave warriors and women in fantastic garments to exotic food, countless temples and breathtaking scenery. Be inspired by this variety.

The motif cake must be covered with edible material. Inner supports are permitted for the decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here.

Base area: max. 30 x 30 cm. Dummy allowed.

Think of a circus that travelled the country more than a hundred years ago. With a circus ring full of animals that we take for granted today, but which were viewed with amazement back then. Don't forget the tightrope walkers, clowns, jugglers and curiosities as well as the old hurdy-gurdy. The circus used to be an attraction. Take the viewers of the cake back to that time. 

At least two tiers are required, which must be visibly stacked and covered with an edible material. Internal supports are permitted for your decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and the florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here.

Base area: max. 40 x 40 cm. Dummies are permitted.

Make a figure, sculpture, building or object out of edible materials (modelling paste, modelling chocolate, isomalt, royal icing, wafer paper, etc.). Internal supports are permitted for your decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here! Please note that everything visible must be edible.

Basic dimensions: max. 25 x 25 cm. Height: max. 25 cm. Dummies are permitted.

Create a miniature cake with at least three tiers. All tiers must be visibly stacked and covered with an edible material. Internal supports are permitted for the decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and the florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here.

Base area: max. 12 x 12 cm. Height: max. 15 cm. Dummies are permitted.

Indigenous peoples still exist in America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, as well as in Europe. They cherish their traditions, such as clothing, festivals, rituals, way of life, language and much more.

The cake must have at least two visibly stacked tiers. Any edible medium can be used. Your chosen motif must be painted directly onto the cake by hand or with an airbrush. Alternatively, you can paint on a fondant topper that is attached to the cake. However, be aware that painting directly on the cake will look better. The use of stencils is generally permitted, but the stencil design must not dominate your hand-painted main design. No photo prints may be used. All exterior decorations must be completely edible and may not contain any interior supports. For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here.

Base area: max. 40 x 40 cm. Dummies are permitted.

The inhabitants of the seas and oceans are just as diverse as those on land. There are true giants and tiny creatures. Some are dangerous or even poisonous. Some live on and in the water, but also on land. Some are tropically colourful - others are monochrome or even transparent. Take the viewers of your cake into a fascinating and mysterious world. 

The requirement is a carved cake made from a real cake, which must be completely covered with an edible material. Inner supports are permitted for the decorations (see paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules). For sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and the florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here! Please document the structure with photos. Please also read the information in paragraph A, point 15 of the general rules. If the photo documentation is missing, this will result in disqualification. The photos must document the following:

- Photo 1: Support scaffold without cake.

- Photo 2 - 4: Fitting the cake into the supporting framework in three phases.

- Photo 5: Your inspiration.

Base area: max. 50 x 50 cm. Dummies are not allowed.

The relief can be made on a board (cakeboard, KAPA board, pastillage or wooden board) and must be covered with fondant. The relief does not need to have a frame, but must be covered on the outside with an edible material. Make sure that the back is clean. A variety of techniques can be used and combined, such as bas relief, quilling, mosaic, painting on fondant, royal icing, 2D modelling, etc. The relief may have a maximum height of 3 cm (relief height). Internal supports and the use of moulds are not permitted. In the case of sugar floristry and wafer paper flowers, paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres and florist's ribbon are permitted. Paragraph E, point 9 of the competition rules also applies here. You can present your exhibit lying down, on an easel or similar. 

Base area: max. 40 x 40 cm. Dummies are not allowed

A total of at least 4 evenly high and home-baked biscuits/gingerbread are required. These must be decorated with royal icing. Each biscuit/gingerbread must have a different motif, but must fit together thematically. The biscuits/gingerbread can be presented on a tray, cake stand, display, plate or similar. Please note that the overall impression of the presentation of your exhibit will be included in the judgement. Internal supports and the use of moulds are not permitted. 

Base area: max. 30 x 30 cm

At least five different summer flowers must be presented in the open flower stage with matching foliage. All flower pastes as well as bean, rice or tapioca paste and flexible pastes authorised in Germany/Europe are permitted. Paper-covered floral wire, artificial stamens and cones/spheres as well as florists' ribbon and natural fibres such as coconut or hemp fibres are permitted. All plants shown must be labelled with their botanical name on the description card next to the showpiece. Any container made of non-edible material is permitted for presentation. Please note that the overall impression of the presentation of your exhibit must be taken into account in the evaluation and that the base area, including any overhang, must not be exceeded.

Base area: Maximum 40 x 40 cm.

Have you had a cake project in mind for a long time but haven't been able to realise it? 

Then this category is just right for you. Here you have the opportunity to let your creativity run wild. Show us something that is not possible or allowed in any of the other categories. All edible masses from the field of cake decoration are permitted. Dummies, props (of all kinds), wires, lights, battery-powered decorations, etc. are allowed. You can combine several techniques and styles that are otherwise not possible. Surprise us with your innovative ideas.

Base area: max. 60 x 60 cm. Height: max. 60 cm.