cake artistry
[/keɪk ˈɑːrtɪstri/]
nounpl: cake artistry (uncountable)
arte de decoração de bolos
1. The creative skill and craft of designing, decorating, and creating visually artistic cakes, often combining culinary expertise with artistic design
Her cake artistry was evident in the intricate sugar flowers and hand-painted details on the wedding cake.
Sua arte de decoração de bolos era evidente nas flores de açúcar intricadas e detalhes pintados à mão no bolo de casamento.
2. The specialized practice or profession of creating elaborate, decorative cakes as edible works of art
She pursued cake artistry as a full-time career after winning several baking competitions.
Ela seguiu a arte de decoração de bolos como carreira em tempo integral após ganhar várias competições de panificação.
Cake artistry has become increasingly popular in Brazil and the USA as a professional craft and hobby, boosted by reality TV shows like 'The Great British Bake Off' and 'Cake Wars.' In Brazil, it's considered both an artistic expression and a viable small business opportunity, particularly among women entrepreneurs. The term encompasses not just decoration but also structural engineering, food chemistry, and fine art skills combined into one specialized profession.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a piece of cake (ironic, when referring to the difficulty of cake artistry)
have your cake and eat it too (not directly related but culturally associated with cakes)
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