Suckling Pig Cake

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Calling all food art enthusiasts and sugar sculpture aficionados! I'm thrilled to share my latest creation that recently took center stage at the Experimental Food Society's "Spectacular" event in London: a hyper-realistic, life-size suckling pig cake, entirely crafted from sponge cake and sugar paste!

This wasn't your average dessert. It was a meticulously detailed edible sculpture, complete with every pink wrinkle, playful curl of the tail, and even tiny, realistic vegetables nestled around it. Imagine the surprised gasps and wide-eyed wonder as guests encountered this unexpected culinary illusion!

But the fun didn't stop at aesthetics. This wasn't just a stunning display piece; it was also designed to delight the palate. Throughout the day, the cake took pride of place on exhibit, drawing admiration and sparking lively discussions about the boundaries of food art. Then, come dinnertime, the magic happened! With careful cuts and a touch of theatrical flair, the cake was transformed into delectable individual portions, enjoyed by all during the evening banquet.



Creating this piece was a journey of exploration and artistic challenge. Working with sugar paste to achieve such lifelike detail – from the delicate skin texture to the individual piglets nestled close – pushed my skills to the limit. But seeing the reactions at the event, the gasps of surprise, and the delighted smiles as people savoured the flavor, made it all worthwhile.

This wasn't just about the cake; it was about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with edible art, sparking conversations, and ultimately, bringing people together through the shared experience of food. And that, my friends, is the true sweetness of it all!

Want to see more? Head over to my website for closer-up photos of the cake and other sugar art creations. And if you're curious about the process and inspiration behind this piece, leave a comment below – I'd love to chat!



What press said about the pig and the event...

 
 Metro UK

Video of the making:



Photo credit: Ally Carmichael





Comments

  1. faithySeptember 27, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    OMG!!! This is soooo cool!! Way too realistic!! It's awesome! You're so talented Michelle!! I adore this!!

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  2. faithySeptember 27, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    sorry..hahaha i'm back again for second look..it's just too awesome! I'm so blown over by your talent! Simply stunning and spectacular!

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  3. MichelleSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Faithy, thanks for your kind words. I want it to make it as realistic for the exhibition. It challenges people perception about food. One type of food can be made looks like another type of food.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    hi Michelle, I saw you on local television and just had to pay a visit to your website. Your work is awesome. Its incredible, out of this world amazing. I do a little sugar work as a hobby. I simply adore all your details on the figurines and stuff. wish to see more of your works.

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