Every six thousand years, as the moon is at its most naked point and is aligned with a half set sun, man witnesses evidence of his greatest achievements before all. His endeavour against the natural and supernatural elements represents glory in all things human, thus, we are called into judgement for our annual cake-off.
The rules are thus:
- All ingredients must not exceed the cost of £10.00 (receipts must be provided upon request)
- Independence must be demonstrated in both the purchase and preparation of entry
- Cake must be edible
- Cake must represent the new demoMedia logo
- Cakes were marked by everybody (except their own submissions) up to a maximum mark of 10 in 3 disciplines – Innovation, Look and Taste.
Simple. Except, there were some exceptional entries and when all the saturated fat and three years’ worth of sugar consumed, before the expected collapse of a pile of bodies on their desks before the end of the day, judgement was called to establish the Cake-Off 2009. With the stakes high (£100 vouchers of their choice), competition was fierce, if not violent!
6th Place
Mirelle’s jelly, a momentary flicker of genius with the audacious use of strawberry to mimic the red of our logo really warmed the hearts. With the addition of fresh strawberry’s, acting as floating lifelines in a turbulent sea of blood, the violence of this canvas was brought to stark, vivid life.
5th Place
A bold effort by Olivia, the classic take on the chocolate fudge cake was both endearing and brave as it harked back to a medieval era before recipe books and education. A rich taste that lingered in the palette long after consumption, Olivia’s submission was a sweet introduction to the many cakes she has subsequently brought into the office.
4th Place
Ginger bread men? Sheer genius! Gordon Ramsay would be proud of this ‘back to basics’ philosophy, resplendent in both colour and logo design, these nursery rhyme figurines were the cheeky submission of 2009. Great tasting gingerbread is hard to make when combined with the right texture, but Adam was masterful in his application. Good for nausea too.
3rd Place
Kushal’s dream cake by name and dream cake by nature, coated in pure Galaxy chocolate and covering a strawberry died sponge cake, the impermeable skin of the coating made for comedy cake slicing moments and, perversely, a delicious, chunky chocolate icing that stirred the soul and quickened the pulse.
2nd Place
A malevolent combination of sweet delicacies including marshmallows, Green and Black’s chocolate, clover honey, raspberries and Rice Crispies, the intention was pre-meditated murder with maiming by divine glory coming second best. Cem’s ambitions were thwarted by an even better entry…
1st Place
What satanic luxury is this?? How can such devilry persist in so humble a workplace? Richard’s brownies redefined the benchmark with his exquisite and judicious use of ingredients and cooking materials. As director of the company, I took the liberty of stealing one of them on the way home. It wasn’t until I opened the fridge later that evening and I found the item *gone*. Investigations are still open.
Thank you for your attention ladies and gentlemen, this has been a public service announcement and we will continue to provide you, our viewers ,with the latest and most important cake news as and when it happens.
