Last year’s Cakebook Britain
(Credit: CC Flickr / scienceatlife)
A country made out of cake. Once you think about how awesome that sounds you begin to ask: “How does that work?” Well, let me tell you.
Amateur bakers from across England’s North East came together yesterday for Cakebook Britain, an event that marked the launch of NewcastleGateshead’s EAT! Festival.
According to The Journal, more than 2,000 cake lovers turned up to see the display of 60 cakes in the design of British buildings. Famous British landmarks were present including the Houses of Parliament, the Gherkin and the Eden Project.
Here are some pictures of the event from the official Cakebook site, where you can also see photos of some of the cakes constructions.
Look how much effort has gone into the cakes! The Glastonbury spread in particular is just amazing. And the roads are made from bourbons. Why can’t real roads be made from bourbons?!
Britain recreated in cake
Somewhere over East Anglia… I think…
To the south…
The White Cliffs of Dover
The Olympic Stadium at Stratford, London
Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage
And to the Midlands…
Selfridges in Birmingham, complete with white chocolate buttons
Not forgetting London’s City skyscraper…
The ‘Gherkin’, or to give it its proper name: St Mary Axe
Back up to the North East…
Washington Old Hall (and gardens), Tyne and Wear
I think Cakebook Britain should happen all over the country. The results would be incredible.
What do you think about Cakebook Britain? Silly or the best use of cake? Leave a comment 
Well I think it was brilliant! Myself and my best friend actually contributed Berwick upon Tweed’s townhall – approx’ 12 hours to complete =] A really fun day, and afterwards, we got to eat some on Loch Ness – nom!
Hi Helen! I’ll have to try and find your cake in the pictures. It sounds and looks like it was a really fantastic day, well done for taking part!