Caking for a Cause

One of the "issues" I'm constantly up against as an amateur cake artist: not always having someone to make cake for! Friends and family have been more than gracious in accepting my unclaimed projects and more than generous with their praise, but there's nothing like knowing my hard work is going to light up the face of a child... especially when the child could use something to smile about.

After coming across it a few times on the Cakeb0t blog, today I finally applied to get involved with a non-profit called Icing Smiles.

 



Click on the picture to visit the Icing Smiles website


Bakers of all skill levels are invited to sign up to make custom cakes and treats for critically ill children and their families.

The homepage reads, "We understand that the simple things, like a birthday cake, are luxuries to a family battling illness.  Our goal is to create a custom cake for the ill child or their sibling that will provide a temporary escape from worry and create a positive memory during a difficult time."

This picture from the website sums it up:

It's genius - hobbyists get to practice their craft while making a difference, and professionals get to give back to the community. I can't wait to hear back and get my first assignment.