Rotaract Club of Uva Wellassa University-Badulla

Image Credit : Thisal Walgampaya Written by : Gayathma Weerawanni Self-portrait cakes, or cakes that look like humans go way back to renaissance. The bakers around the world have made such cakes of themselves or of people they love to show off their talents as well as a token of love. Marzipan or fondant have been some of the traditional media of making self portrait cakes.   These days, however, bakers have access to a wide range of tools and techniques that allow them to create incredibly detailed and realistic cakes that are truly works of art. One of the latest trends in self-portrait cakes is the use of 3D printing technology to create incredibly detailed and accurate replicas of the subject. This has opened-up a whole new world of possibilities for bakers, allowing them to create cakes that are truly one-of-a-kind. Another trend that has emerged in recent years is the use of unconventional materials to create self-portrait cakes. For example, some bakers have begun using choc