WAY OF THE DRAGON
Ideal for Mardi Gras season or the Carnival-crazed, this intricately detailed Mystics of Time-inspired cake actually breathes out a smoke-like vapor, using a food-safe, dry ice-filled tubing system.
LauraLee’s Sweets • 10 Lemans Drive N., Satsuma. 490-9999.
A HOUSE DIVIDED
Covered in fondant with hand-painted and buttercream accents, this stadium confection features colorful sprinkles, detailed gum paste mascots and can feed up to 50 people. War Damn Tide!
Jam Cakery • 599-7977. jamcakery.com
RATHER BE FISHING
Between graham cracker “sand, ” Isomalt sugar “ice” and an airbrush-detailed “fish, ” it’s hard to believe this fondant-covered creation is even a cake at all.
Couture Cakes • 1905 Main St. Suite B, Daphne. 626-9895.
FRANK-LY MY DEAR
A sugary version of a local man food favorite, such as this Dew Drop classic, is sure to draw a crowd – and trick guests’ taste buds. The legendary bright pink hot dog is complete with an edible photo image of the famous sign, fondant condiments and, of course, a pickle on top.
LauraLee’s Sweets • 10 Lemans Drive N., Satsuma. 490-9999.
text by haley potts • photos by todd douglas
