Get ready for the second annual Cake'd Challenge at IDDBA 2024 in Houston, TX on June 10th and 11th! Watch as some of the most talented cake decorators from IDDBA member companies compete live to see who can decorate the most creative and impressive cakes while using mystery ingredients provided by What’s in Store Live sponsors.
This is your chance to show off your skills! Submit a portfolio of 4 seasonal themed cakes for a chance to win a trip to IDDBA 2024 and compete in the Cake’d Challenge!
To apply, you must be a retail cake decorator from an IDDBA member company and submit your application by February 1st, 2024.
For your portfolio, please submit a photo of a birthday or anniversary cake, and three seasonal themed cakes of your choice. One of the 4 cakes must be a three tiered cake.
4 selected finalists will be invited to compete live at IDDBA 2024.
Not a member but want to join in on the fun? Learn more about joining the IDDBA here.
In 2023 Cake'd was a collaboration with the Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
The first round was a mystery decorating ingredient challenge featuring products from our sponsors. Decorators were required to use the mystery ingredients to create their unique cakes. Attendees voted for their favorite cake through the myIDDBA app, with Bryant Meyer of Hy-Vee winning the people’s choice award.
In the second round, we partnered with CHOC, using children's art as inspiration for cake decorating. Decorators brought these artworks to life, and one child received a framed collage with their drawing, cake photos, and a decorator's card. IDDBA also donated $2500 for the CHOC Foundation to support their vital work.
If you have any questions about the Cake'd Challenge or competing in Cake'd please email wisl@iddba.org.
Up for the challenge? Submit your portfolio for Cake'd 2024 today!