Cake Competition  - Inspired by Nature

Calling all cake artists! The much-loved Cake Competition is back at The Cake & Bake Show 2026, and this year's theme is Inspired by Nature. 
 

Celebrating Sir David Attenborough's centenary year, we're inviting you to take inspiration from the incredible natural world. Think blooming flowers, majestic wildlife, lush forests, colourful coral reefs, fluttering butterflies or anything else that captures the beauty of nature – then bring it to life in cake!

Whether you're entering for fun or dreaming of impressing the judges, this is your chance to showcase your creativity, share your passion and wow thousands of home bakers!
 

Competition entries close at midnight on Monday 16th November 2026.

 


flower cake

tiger cake

snake cake

Judging Criteria:

  • Originality and creativity of design
  • Overall visual impact
  • Skills and execution of technique
  • Interpretation of the theme
  • Cake must fit within a base area of 38cm x 38cm (15" x 15") square and there are no height restrictions
  • Cake will not be judged on taste, they are solely judged on appearance
  • Any edible medium may be used and wires, tape, ribbon and stamen are allowed
  • Internal supports and dummies are allowed

The important bits: 

Cakes must be dropped off at The Cake & Bake Show section of The Ideal Christmas Show at Olympia, London on Wednesday 25th November between 4-6pm. Please note you will be sent an information pack via email once you have entered. Please allow a few days for this to come through.

Your cake must then stay on display at the event until 6pm on Sunday 29th November.

All competition pieces must ONLY be removed between 6pm-7pm on Sunday 29th November and strictly NOT before. The organisers reserve the right to remove and dispose of any competition pieces not collected during this time.

Cake Competition Entry Form

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Feast your eyes on the 2025 entries - and get inspired for your next big bake!