Now I know that you've seen some pretty epic birthday cakes ... there are even TV reality shows about them. Big drama, family fights, flour and dough flying through the air ... huge ratings !
But I doubt that any of that drama exists at Dessert Works in Westwood MA, where they make some incredible cakes. http://www.dessertworks.net/
I recently photographed a birthday party for Paul Ragusa. His wife Michelle came up with a design for his special cake which included his love for the saxophone and his passion for making very ... very high end custom leather briefcases.
She gave this design to Dessert Works and their Head of Rolled Chocolate Department, Kristyn Powell (who has a degree in both fashion design and pastry) http://dessertworkstest.blogspot.com/2013/03/meet-kristyn.html
and together they produced a freaking masterpiece!
Here's Kristyn with the cake.
Who would cut this ?
Paul (you remember Paul ) did ... Hey, it was his birthday and he'll cut it if he wants to!
The detail was incredible as you can see. Alas, all that's left of this classic pastry are my images ... you're welcome ... HA!
