Cake'd Portfolio Form

Cake'd is your chance to showcase your skills! Are you ready for the challenge?

Please submit one photo for each of the following categories:

• Cupcake arrangement (minimum of 6 cupcakes)
• Small single or double-layer cake (less than 8" in diameter)
• Large single or double-layer cake (more than 8" in diameter)
• Full sheet cake
• 3-tier cake (with a base layer at least 12" in diameter)

To ensure we can fully appreciate your work, only submit high-resolution photos where the cake is the main focus. We recommend images between 1000x1000 and 2000x2000 pixels (a close-up photo taken with a smartphone is typically within this range). All photos must be of cakes decorated by you within the past five years.

All portfolios must be submitted by February 14th, 2025.

A panel of industry experts will review and judge each portfolio. The top four decorators will be selected to compete live at IDDBA 2025 in New Orleans. Portfolios will be judged on the following criteria, each rated on a 1-10 scale:

• Originality: The cake is unique and creative, demonstrating thought and effort. It may incorporate unusual ingredients, colors, or decorations.
• Presentation: The cake is visually appealing, well-shaped, and clean. Decorations are well-placed, balanced, and free of debris.
• Difficulty: The cake is technically challenging, requiring skill and experience. It may feature advanced techniques.
• Design: The cake has a clear theme that is consistently reflected in the decorations, which complement each other and the theme.
• Overall Appearance: The cake looks professional and well-made, showing a high level of care and attention.

If you have any questions about the Cake'd Challenge or competing in Cake'd please email wisl@iddba.org.