A three-dimensional highland cow with chocolate eyes that follow you across the room. A three-tiered beauty decked out in fresh flowers and gold leaf to look like the Oscar de la Renta gown Taylor Swift wore to the Grammys. Whatever it is you want on a cake, Saphire Carter at Baked on 8th can do it. She has decorated a cake by patiently layering on at least a dozen different colors of frosting and then carving through them like one of those funky hand-dipped and carved candles from the ’70s; she has filled an edible Yeti cooler with rainbow trout that are, of course, also made of cake. From funky textures like shag carpeting and crystal-covered geodes to delicate piping, Carter can do it all, with skill and imagination that ensures every cake truly is one of a kind. Keep an eye on all her creations — and get inspiration for your next order — on Instagram at @sasslovecakes.
