After a hiatus of four years, the Indian Cake Awards (ICA) have made a triumphant return, once again shining a spotlight on the vibrant world of cake artistry in India. This year’s event, held in the heart of Mumbai on October 7, celebrated the nation’s most exceptional cake creators and their remarkable skills.
A Feast for the Senses The ICA ceremony was a true feast for the senses, a grand celebration of flavors, colors, and extraordinary talent. Awards were bestowed in a wide array of categories, ranging from ‘Top Wedding Cake Designer’ to ‘Emerging Talent,’ ‘Premier Baking Academy’ to ‘Cake Virtuoso.’ The event continued to serve as the premier all-India platform for recognizing and honoring these gifted artisans.
The Crowning Glory: Prachi Dhabal Deb As the evening’s excitement reached its pinnacle, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The most coveted award of the night, the ‘Indian Industry Icon,’ was yet to be announced. The audience, with palpable enthusiasm, spontaneously began chanting “Prachi.” The moment of revelation came, and Prachi Dhabal Deb, who had made a remarkable transition from finance to cake artistry, was unveiled as the deserving recipient. The hall echoed with thunderous applause and cheers.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Prachi expressed her profound gratitude and sense of honor. “To be recognized for pursuing your passion is the highest form of accolade,” she remarked, her voice trembling with emotion. “My 11-year journey in cake artistry has been a labor of love.”
A Portfolio of Extraordinary Achievements Prachi is not a stranger to accolades. She boasts an impressive record, holding three world records. Her achievements include crafting a 100 kg cake inspired by Milan’s iconic cathedral, creating the highest number of vegan royal icing structures, and fashioning a 200 kg edible Indian palace, also constructed from vegan royal icing. All these milestones have been duly recognized and recorded in the World Book of Records in London.
Meet the Artisan Behind the Masterpieces Originally hailing from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Prachi embarked on her educational journey in Dehradun and Kolkata. Today, she resides in Rahatani, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, alongside her husband, who is an IT specialist.
The Indian Cake Awards not only spotlighted the exceptional talents in the industry but also provided a face, a name, and an inspiring narrative to it. Prachi Dhabal Deb embodies that face, that name, and that compelling story—an outstanding example of what unwavering dedication, skill, and a pinch of sweetness can achieve.
