
Sponsored by
NEC Autumn 2025
Back by popular demand the Cake International Junior Competition
This is your chance to have your cake on display at CI on the iconic black table cloths! We are looking for junior cake artists to enter the competition and showcase their skills, with three categories the competition is open to competitors up to 16 years of age.
Juniors of 9 years of age and under are tasked with creating a single tiered cake with a “my favourite pet” theme! Juniors between 10 – 14 years old are tasked with creating a single tiered cake with a theme of “my favourite thing”. Juniors between 15 – 18 years old are tasked with creating a wedding cake of two tiers. This is your chance to show off your cake decorating skills in a dedicated competition specifically for our junior competitors and entries cost just £12!
What do I have to do?
- Choose the category for your age group
- Read the schedule and the rules
- Enter the relevant category and make your payment of £12 per entry
- Start thinking of ideas for your entry!
- Get creative and start making your cake, don’t forget to follow the schedule to ensure your cake is not disqualified
- Bring your cake to be on display at Cake International at the NEC!
What’s included in the £12 entry fee?
- Your cake entry will be judged by the professional Cake International judges at the NEC
- You will receive a feedback sheet with guidance on how to improve your entry
- A Cake International competition certificate
- A chance to win cash prizes
3 categories to choose from!
A Single Tier Cake with a My Favourite Pet theme
A single tier cake with a theme of My Favourite Thing
2 tier wedding cake