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We are really excited to be launching a themed contest. This is our first time doing a contest like this and we can’t wait to see what you will create! There will be a £500 prize for the winner in each category PLUS a feature in Cake Masters Magazine.

Here are the categories you can enter:

THE YEAR 2020 SPONSORED BY THE CAKE DECORATING COMPANY

What a year it has been! We’re really looking forward to seeing what you design in this category!
– Cakes must be based on an event, movement or a moment that has happened in 2020
– To give you some ideas, this could include: COVID-19 and lockdown, Black Lives Matter, Keyworkers, or something personal to you
– This can be any style of cake or cookie
– Please also include up to 200 words about your entry in the contest form

BUST-A-MOVE! SPONSORED BY ROXY & RICH

A sculpted bust cake that is head and shoulders above the rest!
– This must be a bust that only has the head and shoulders, not a full body sculpture
– Based on a famous face
– The inspiration picture of the famous person must be included
– Please also include up to 200 words about your entry in the contest form

ILLUSION CAKES SPONSORED BY RENSHAW ACADEMY

We want to see your best illusion cakes! We want to question whether your entry really is cake!
– Your cake must be to scale and your entry must have a photo of your cake next to the actual object for comparison
– For example, if you create a banana cake, please photograph it next to an actual banana!
– Please also include up to 200 words about your entry in the contest form

COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW! SPONSORED BY SUGARIN

Wow us with a rainbow-themed design!
– Be bold and incorporate at least 5 colours of the rainbow
– Please include up to 200 words about your entry in the contest form

MOTTOS & MANTRAS SPONSORED BY SWEET STAMP

Wow, we really need these to lift us up this year! What is your favourite quote? We want to see it recreated on your entry!
– Find a quote, motto or mantra and it include it on your entry
– This can be any style of cake or cookie
– Please also include up to 200 words about what this quote means to you in the contest form

CELEBRATING 100 EDITIONS OF CAKE MASTERS MAGAZINE SPONSORED BY CAKE STUFF

We are so excited about this category as we will be celebrating 100 editions of the magazine in January 2021. Designs for this category must be a one-tier cake celebrating 100 editions!
– The winning cake will have a special feature in our 100th edition, in January 2021
– Please include 8-12 step images and instructions detailing how to make your cake or how to make key elements of the cake
– The design must include the number ‘100’
– You could take inspirations from past Cake Masters Magazine issues and events, or it can be totally up to you to decide how you want to celebrate our 100th edition!
– Please include up to 200 words about your entry in the contest form

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ENTER NOW!

For all the information and rules please visit HERE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the Cake Masters Magazine Cake Design Contest?
   An online cake contest where you will need to submit good quality photos of your competition entry.
2. Is there an entry fee?
   Yes. There is a £5 fee per entry. 25% of all fees will go to our chosen charity.
3. How many categories can I enter?
   As many as you like! You are able to enter all the categories if you wish and you may submit up to 3 different entries per category.
4. How do I enter?
   Entries can be made and paid for HERE once you have paid, please make a note of your order number as you will then need to fill out this contest form. Fill in the contest form fully and include your 2 photos and email everything to content@cakemastersmagazine.com
5. Where can I find the contest form?
   You can find it the contest form here.
6. Can I use a dummy?
   Yes, you can use a foam or a dummy as the base of your cake.
7. Can I use a cake that I have made before?
   Yes, if it fits the theme, you can.
8. When do I have to submit by?
   Please send your entries (including photos and contest forms) to content@cakemastersmagazine.com by September 14th. No changes can be made after submission.
9. Can I post my entry on social media?
   No you can not. Judging is done blind and you must not share on social media, even in closed or private groups.
10. How is it judged?
    Judging will be done by a panel and the winner will be based on the collective score. Scores will be based on interpretation of the theme, originality and creativity, overall appeal, technique and execution.
11. What is the prize?
    There will be one winner per category. Each category winner will receive a prize of £500. Prize money will be paid via bank transfer or PayPal.
12. Will there be a People’s Choice?
    Yes! All entries will be put on Facebook. The entry with the most reactions will win People’s Choice and will be published in the magazine

For any further questions or queries, please email content@cakemastersmagazine.com