The Awe-Factor of Sugar Flowers on Cakes

In her book Sensational Cakes, baking legend Sylvia Weinstock says, "A cake, it turns out, is more than just dessert—and serves many purposes at a party. It is decoration, a conversation starter, a backdrop for photos, and a keepsake." We’ve collected photographs of some of the most awe-inspiring cakes we've featured in print. With multiple tiers, luscious sugar flowers, and intricate design details, these confections transcend the final course of dinner, and deserve instead to be called works of art.

Opening Photograph by Kortnee Kate