Michelle Sugar Art Blog

Michelle created 3D hologram cake using iPad and acrylic perspex sheet for 8 years old Aidan who is a trampoline champion. Check out the video below from Season 2 Episode 21 Extreme Cake Makers. What you need: Tablet such as an iPad. Clear Acrylic Perspex Sheet / plexiglass (you can get this from DIY Stores or Home improvement stores) Sponge Cakes Cake board / base Icing Sugar  Fondant / sugar paste Steps to take : 1. Plan your design, here is an example of simple design. 2. Build the base for the iPad and layered of sponge cake around it. tips: you can use old iPad boxe to elevate platform for iPad 3. Layer the sponge cake around the base 4. Capture the video, tips: you can capture video directly on iPad, or using camera then transfer it to iPad, just make sure use the black background. 5. Place the iPad 6. Install acrylic perspex sheet  glass in an angle as shown tips: test your video at this stage. 7. Enjoy!...

Celebrating an opening of The Kai Yong Yeoh Building at Brighton College, Michelle of Michelle Sugar Art created this amazing 3D Building Cake which is exact scale model replica of the actual building itself. The incredible architectural details were painstakingly created using sugar paste, the texture of the building were created using printed edible sugar paper.

3D Realistic Leopard Birthday Cake Max loves safari and he is mad about big cats. Celebrating his 10th birthday Scott from London has commissioned a 3D Realistic Leopard made entirely of sponge cake and fondant. The cake was a total hit and it was the highlight of the party. Here is what they said. "I wanted to thank you for an AMAZING cake.  It far and away exceeded any of my expectations...and my expectations were high after the London Bus Cake!!!  It really was the highlight of the party and the whole weekend.  To be honest, we all felt bad cutting into the cake, as it was more than a cake, it was a piece of art."   Scott (London)

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...

Christian Louboutin shoes box, Harrods' shopping bag, Dior handbag made of sponge cakes complete with lifesize bust sugar figure. "Michelle, the cake was a huge hit.    Thanks so much!" Steve Jewelry details, with diamond made from jelly Detail of the earrings Dior Handbag and Christian Louboutin shoe details

  A business man who works for a waste management company. His partner came up with a wacky idea for a cake to celebrate his 40th's birthday. Cake in a shape of hazardous barrel with Jack's head popping out. Baked to serve 50-60 people this party centerpiece is constructed from layered cakes and covered with the sugar paste, even the head is made of cake!    Testimonial from the client: " I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the cake you made for Jack’s 40 th birthday.  It was absolutely amazing, you are truly talented.  Jack was completely bowled over by it, he commented that it was the best cake he had ever seen and the detail was perfect.   It was a real centre piece at the party and everyone was amazed by the attention to detail.  Not only was it visually stunning but it was also delicious! The night was a great success, everyone enjoyed the party and your cake played a big part of the overall event and ...

'Dancing on the Cake'? this time our client wanted a Salsa Themed Cake to celebrate a special birthday  for the lady. It started with the original sketch below, combining 2 tier cake as a dancing stage with large sugar figures of the couple on top. For added glamour, pink feathers and gold candles are used to decorate the 'red stage'.     Ruched frill trim details on the dress Detailed sugar model

Celebrating James 30th birthday from London, his partner came up with crazy idea, cake in a shape of his face! I think we should call this genuine "FaceCake". Letter from An... "I just wanted to say thank you again for your efforts and THE amazing cake! From the start, when we were discussing the cake options, through to designing the cake and delivery of it, you were always so friendly, thoughtful and helpful. I can't tell you how delighted and shocked I was at how incredible the cake was. I know you are talented but the cake far exceeded my expectations. Even before I saw the cake, almost every staff member at the venue (and there were many) were talking about the cake and stopped me to tell me how fabulous it was and that it was the best cake they had ever seen. I agree with them completely. When the cake was presented at the party, it was a complete surprise to everyone. James and all the guests were doubled up in laughter and delight because the de...

Celebrating Phoebe's 1 year old, I created 3D Minnie Mouse Sponge Cake decorated with a large balloon. Here is what the client's says: "Hello Michelle I hope you and your family are doing well..anyway this is just a quick message to thank-you for making my little one's party special.. The cake was really beautiful and the design was very intricate - from the eyelashes, The bow on the bib, and the tail ...I can't think of anyone who wasn't blown away by my little one's cake..and as a result everyone couldn't wait for me to cut it - they suspected it was too perfect and teddy like to be an edible cake.. after hours of marvelling at the cake we finally cut It and it tasted just as good as it looked - can I be the first to say you will have a long successful career as a cake maker and your skills is invaluable...no one at the party had ever seen a cake with such detail.  -Gynel-"

Hand drawn 3d emboss caricature cake for a birthday party.