2012 CalJava Wedding Cake Competition

Published 03.02.2012

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Just as butterflies symbolize growth and change, the inspired creations of Pennsylvania College of Technology baking and pastry arts students beautifully mark the transformation of ideas into stunningly decorated wedding cakes. Six students in assistant professor Suzann L. Major's advanced cake-decorating course – Patricia A. Bennett, of West Milton; Samuel P. Harer, of Lewisburg; Brittanie M. Lenig, of Shermans Dale; Kelly E. Rockwell, of Trout Run; Sabrina R. Strassner, of Milton; and Susan M. Updegraff, of Williamsport – entered an industry leaders' "Butterflies"

Gold butterflies resemble medallions on an entry.

Gold butterflies resemble medallions on an entry.

Sabrina R. Strassner’s cake follows the life stages of a butterfly on each of four tiers.

A hungry fondant caterpillar

A hungry fondant caterpillar

Delicious details on a cake by Brittanie M. Lenig

Delicious details on a cake by Brittanie M. Lenig

The flight of the butterfly

The flight of the butterfly

A detailed design by Kelly E. Rockwell

A detailed design by Kelly E. Rockwell

A delicate rose

A delicate rose

Susan M. Updegraffs cake takes its inspiration from antique doilies.

Susan M. Updegraff’s cake takes its inspiration from antique doilies.

Butterflies perch on bronzed roses.

Butterflies perch on bronzed roses.

A variety of techniques are shown off.

A variety of techniques are shown off.

A butterfly-laden entry from Brittanie M. Lenig.

A butterfly-laden entry from Brittanie M. Lenig.

A colorfully crafted cake-topper, poised for flight

A colorfully crafted cake-topper, poised for flight

Intricate painted details

Intricate painted details

Patricia A. Bennetts mosaic cake"

Patricia A. Bennett’s “mosaic cake"

Kelly E. Rockwell demonstrates how to add veins to make a flower look more lifelike using a common tool a toothpick.

Kelly E. Rockwell demonstrates how to add veins to make a flower look more lifelike using a common tool – a toothpick.

Students from North Penn and Liberty high schools cast their vote for the Peoples Choice Award.

Students from North Penn and Liberty high schools cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Samuel P. Harers cake comes complete with a waterfall.

Samuel P. Harer’s cake comes complete with a waterfall.

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