Michelle Sugar Art Blog

The scrumptious five foot by eight foot portrait was made entirely of Oreo pops  - crushed Oreo biscuits mixed with Philadelphia cream cheese – each pop was handmade in different consistencies to create 2244 dark pops and 1536 lighter pops; an impressive 3780 pops in total! The full creation required eight hours of careful construction on the day and more than six weeks planning. Food artist Michelle said: “When I was asked to create a pop icon portrait using just Oreo pops, new mum and superstar Beyoncé seemed the natural choice.  It took a long time to map the exact position for each pop and create a recognisable likeness, but the hardest part of the process was trying not to eat it!  Impressive 3780 pops in total!  Former Atomic Kitten pop star, Jenny Frost and her son Caspar had fun helping to create the tasty A-list likeness as part of a campaign to inspire families to have more fun in the kitchen together. Behind the scene ...

5 Foot Giant Trainer Shoe Cake Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a project that combines my passion for sugar art with the dedication and energy of the Sussex Living Marathon Run participants. As you might have heard, a five-foot giant trainer shaped cake was recently unveiled at The Martlet Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill. This creation served not only as a centrepiece for the marathon run weekend but also as a delicious treat for all participants! Witnessing the smiles and excitement as runners savored a slice after completing their challenge was truly rewarding. five-foot giant trainer shaped cake More than 300 runners took part in the Sussex Marathon Cutting the cake This impressive cake took 50 hours of meticulous work to bring to life. Crafting the intricate details of the trainer required dedication and precision, while ensuring the cake remained delectable. It consumed over 25 kg of fondant and 9 kg of buttercream, a testament to the s...