(NAPSA)—Someuse icing and sprinkles, others rely on fondant and stamps, but regardless of the technique, people are getting creative with their cakes. In fact, according to a recent 2005 Baking Trends in America survey by Wilton Enterprises, an over- whelming 98 percent of moms enjoy cake decorating. If you received rave reviews on your toddler’s birthday cake or friends ask you to design their wedding cake, then it’s time you share your talent with the rest of America. Wilton, the authority on PM ET 9/30/05; visit www.your “takes the cake” in decorating. completed and submitted online, or downloaded, completed and bakeware and cake decorating, is searching for the cake artist who Calling All Bakers! People across the U.S. and Canada are challenged to put their decorating skills to the test by entering Wilton’s Second Annual “Your Take on Cake” Decorating Contest. Cake entries will be judged on creativity, appearance, technique and the overall use of materials. The grandprize winnerwill receive a $5,000 cash prize and a trip to The Wilton School two-week Master Course for Cake Decorating in Darien,Ill. (a Chicago suburb). In addition to the grand prize, winners will be chosen in each of five categories: Kid birthdays Adult birthdays Baby/wedding showers Weddings Other occasions(bar/bat mitz- vah, holidays, anniversaries, etc.). A winner and runner-up in each category will be awarded $100 and $50 in assorted Wilton products, respectively. Three Honorable takeoncake.wilton.com to obtain an entry form. Entries can be mailed to: “Your Take on Cake” Contest, 200 East Randolph Drive, Suite #6300, Chicago, IL 60601. Entries must be postmarked by 9/30/05 and received by 10/8/05. All entries must include a com- pleted entry form and two4 inch x 6 inch high quality images with clear resolution showing the deco- rated cake—oneof the top (aerial shot) and one of the front. We ask that participants don’t mail the actual cake. The winning cake decoratorwill not only receive grand prize honors but he or she should also prepare for a possible life-changing experience. “Last year’s winner received so much attention in her community that she plansto start a home business of decorating cakes for friends and neighbors,” said Nancy Siler from Wilton Mention winners will receive $25 Enterprises. “We are ready to recognize the next talented cake creator for all the celebrations he or she has made extraordinary.” Enter to Win The contest runs until 11:59 www.wilton.com or visit www.your takeoncake. wilton.com. in assorted Wilton products. For more information go to
