A TRIP to Japan provided the inspiration for Felicity Edward’s award-winning decorated cake.
The Lathlain resident gained the most points in the decorated cake section and won the amateur section for celebration cakes at the Perth Royal Show for the cake, which included a geisha and flowers.
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“The lead up to the show includes months of cooking, I don’t think everyone appreciates the work that goes into it.”
Mrs Edwards said it was the second time she had entered the Perth Royal Show after finishing second in the student section for decorated cakes.
“I felt like I had nothing to lose, I had no expectations about winning last year or this year but I love cooking and baking and it was a bit of a challenge,” she said.
“I’ve been a student at Cake Tinz and Thingz for three years and I’ve been learning about the techniques you need to create decorated cakes.
“There were 41 people in the amateur section so to win was an amazing feeling, I just couldn’t believe it.
“I consider myself as obsessive baker; I’m always poring over cook books in the quest for the perfect cake.”
Mrs Edwards had a successful Perth Royal Show claiming awards and receiving highly commended certificates in the following sections.
Cake using honey: First
Pumpkin fruitcake: Third
Carrot and nut cake: Third
Chocolate cake: Highly Commended
After dinner confectionery: Second
Dark fruitcake: Third
Exhibitor gaining most points in the decorate cakes section: First
Classic coloured macarons: Highly Commended
Christmas fruit mince pies: Second
Biscuits: Highly Commended
Lunchbox biscuits: Highly Commended
Celebration cake: First