These are the magnificent cake creations by Brazilian baker Nelson Pantano, A.K.A. The King Cake. Whether massive or petite, ornate or plain, the gorgeous event cakes designed and made by Nelson Pantano are jaw-droppingly impressive. The baker seems phenomenally accomplished for one so young, but when I read his bio, I learned why. He got his start at the tender age of 11, when he enrolled himself in an artistic confectionery course in São Paulo. Although he gave in to familial pressure and spent a short time studying and working in advertising, by 2010, the young man’s talent and creativity drove him back to sugar. And who could blame him? Talent like this doesn’t come along every day.
Satisfyingly, even Pantano’s early efforts were recognized, and he began winning competitions, first locally, then internationally, and his cakes have been featured in major magazines including Vogue, Glamour, and Cake Masters. I am guessing his parents have forgiven him for not sticking with advertising…
You can see all of Nelson Pantano’s amazing cakes on his website and on Instagram.
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January 17, 2020 at 7:14 am
These are unbelievable!
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January 17, 2020 at 7:15 am
They truly are. And some of them are sooo big. He’s a wonder.
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January 17, 2020 at 7:25 am
They look magnificent but do they taste as good as they look?
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January 17, 2020 at 9:36 am
I’d sure like to find out!
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January 17, 2020 at 8:23 am
Oh my goodness are these some of the best art cakes I have yet to see
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January 17, 2020 at 9:37 am
They really are mind blowing. That Cinderella cake!
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January 17, 2020 at 5:12 pm
I know – I loved that one – but the diversity was also what stood out – the one that has the split?
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January 17, 2020 at 5:19 pm
The split was excellent, too!
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January 17, 2020 at 8:47 am
True talent. I often wonder if these cakes are ever cut and eaten or just show stoppers.
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January 17, 2020 at 9:38 am
I went to a wedding with a big complex cake, and while it was photographed more than the bride and groom, they did still cut it and we ate it. It was magnificent.
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January 17, 2020 at 12:01 pm
Really amazing, what talent!
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January 17, 2020 at 12:02 pm
I’d love to be able to make something that beautiful.
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January 17, 2020 at 12:07 pm
You and me both.
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January 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm
I love to eat but I would not want to cut into any of these. They are so beautiful just to look at. Ok, let me grab my camera and get a dozen pictures then give me a knife and I will be happy to eat some cake also. Hal
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January 17, 2020 at 1:09 pm
Exactly! As long as it’s photographed, why not eat it!
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January 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm
These cakes are so amazing made, Donna 😀
He is very impressive, wow…
I would like to make something just partly so amazing, but I don’t have such kind of talent.
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January 17, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Same here, believe me.
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January 17, 2020 at 3:14 pm
It blows my mind that these are cakes. They are amazing. If I had to choose just one, I would have to have the Hogwarts one because I am a Potter nerd. However, the cakes I think look the most gorgeous are the futuristic one with the opalescent surfaces and the teal and purple under the sea one.
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January 17, 2020 at 4:34 pm
I love that modern one. Who am I kidding? I love them all!
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January 21, 2020 at 9:13 pm
Thank you very much!!! Very kind words
Thanks
Nelson Pantano
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January 21, 2020 at 10:19 pm
You’re very welcome. Your work is phenomenal!
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