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Cake Slev concept is a powerful electric cargo trike for city hauling needs

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Swedish electric motorbike and moped maker, Cake has a very unique take on two-wheelers of the current generation. Be it the Kalk, Ösa, Åik or Makka – each one of them caters to modern city life, serious off-roading skirmishes, or cargo hauling requirements. They all have a compelling enough reason for the buyers to choose them over any other option on the market.

Inspired by the design philosophy at Cake, Ivan Zhurba has proposed the design of a Trike cargo bike bearing the Cake branding. The design of this electric vehicle is based on the Ösa line-up of zero-emission commuters by Cake, and it is quite obvious.

Designer: Ivan Zhurba

Dubbed “Cake Slev” the electric commuter aims to enhance the possibilities of transportation and delivery of mid-sized cargo. The front section on this one is heavily modified to expand the traditional functionality, and make the bike function as a family bike, daily commuter, or cargo hauler when needed. From what I see, it is for the most part, a delivery bike that can double up as a joy ride for the kids at home.

Cake Slev can be loaded with an eco-friendly felt cover that has magnetic buttons, making this cargo trike a very practical all-weather delivery vehicle. The rear wheels have covers to keep the all-season dirt away from the main body of the bike. Ivan has preserved the color theme and the basic design language to preserve the traditional brand aesthetics and asceticism.

From what I can comprehend, the trike is more suited for small businesses requiring a compact vehicle to move around cargo. The high riding position ensures it stays put in any rough riding conditions and  clear of any inclement weather consequences. The assisted electric motor produces enough torque to get it going at steep inclines. The large electric battery is stored under the saddle to keep the center of gravity bang in the center. Remember, it’s mostly going to be a cargo hauler with all the load at the front otherwise.

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CAKE launches the :work series to deliver upgraded performance for last-mile deliveries to off-roading escapades

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The Sweden-based electric motorcycles maker CAKE has revealed their latest last-mile delivery and professional applications’ electric bikes for every type of user. Unveiled at the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA), the new powerful and durable line-up is called the CAKE :work series.

According to the founder and CEO of CAKE, the new series is custom-made for transitioning last-mile deliveries and mobile workforces to zero-emission society. The company’s vision with the new series is to create a future for short-haul transportation and commuting people in an eco-friendly and economical manner. To cut it short, CAKE believes the “last-mile deliveries will be electric and run on two wheels.”

The :work series builds on the success of high-performance off-roader “Kalk”, modular utility bike “Ösa” and city commuter “Makka.” To function as a last-mile delivery vehicle, the line-up in the series has more power, efficiency, capacity to haul load, better-towing capability, and power electronic tools specific to the requirement. All this while making the design even more compact – narrow handlebars for easy maneuverability in traffic being one good example. Along with this CAKE offers a wide array of purpose-specific accessories to customize the bike in 19 different setups.

Makka :work

The most noticeable new configurations in this series include the Makka :work which is a nimble and robust electric moped capable of moving tools, equipment, or gear for short-haul transits and city food deliveries. CAKE has doubled the battery on this one and the tuned motor delivers more power. It will further come in two configurations one with a top speed of 45 km/h and the other optimized for range with a top speed of 25 km/h.

Ösa :work

Then there is the Ösa :work which is a powerful workbench and towing truck in one. The unibar and clamp-on system are used to attach trailers, baskets or racks to carry a heavy load. Interestingly, the two-wheeler also doubles as a state-of-the-art power station since it has power outlets to charge up phones, laptops, or even welding machines. Compared to the original model, this one too gets increased motor power and added battery capacity for the longest range possible on such a two-wheeler. This one comes in three different models – the motorcycle version with a top speed of 90 km/h, the moped version having 45 km/h top speed, and the long-range ones with 25 km/h top speed.

Kalk :work

CAKE’s another :work series configuration is the Kalk :work which is basically tailored for off-roading and adventure seekers. It is made from lightweight and premium material for nimble performance, compactness and efficiency -attributed in part to the unique power-to-weight ratio. The two-wheeler is perfect for patrol missions in difficult terrain as it exhibits superior control and speed. This one gets wide tires and different riding modes – sans any clutch or gears.

Designer: CAKE

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Pastry Artist Creates Edible Desk Lamp: Luxo, Edible

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Presumably envisioned in a eureka moment complete with a lightbulb going off over his head, incredibly talented pastry chef and chocolatier Amaury Guichon constructed a realistic desk lamp entirely out of edible ingredients. At first, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I saw those little springs and I thought ‘no way.’ But, as Amaury proves in the video, ‘yes way.’

The lamp base was constructed with a sesame streusel, black sesame Japanese roll cake, crunchy sesame tuile, a sesame praline, and a black sesame mousse. Sesame everything! The lamp’s upper armature was constructed from molded chocolate, and the light bulb was filled with crunchy caramelized sesame, which Amaury releases when he purposefully breaks the bulb in the video like a piñata.

Below: a chocolate spring being made before painting…

Obviously, this is the perfect cake for anyone who’s ever fantasized about taking a bite out of that hoppy little Pixar lamp, Luxo Jr. And who hasn’t, right? Come on, who hasn’t… right?

Creating A Hyperrealistic T-Rex Cake: A Roaring Good Dessert

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Five-year-old me would have lost his mind for a realistic t-rex cake on my birthday. And, if I’m being perfectly honest, current me still would. And here to show us how it’s done, Natalie Sideserf of Sideserf Cake Studio in Austin, Texas walks us through her process of decorating a hyperrealistic t-rex cake to promote season 2 of Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous on Netflix. Rawr!

The way the t-rex is able to stand on its own two feet and look so dynamic is impressive. This thing is so incredible I’d argue the only thing not hyperrealistic about it is its size. And, okay, maybe the taste. Of course, I’ve never had t-rex before so I can’t say that for certain.

For reference, the most elaborate birthday cake I ever got was a sheet cake from the local grocery store with my name spelled wrong. It also said Happy Retirement. You know now that I think about it that might not have been my cake.

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CAKE’s solar-powered dirt bike is designed for stealth anti-poaching missions in the African wilderness

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CAKE has been on a quest to develop sustainable electric bikes with its first custom-built electric off-road motorbike introduced in 2018. Then the Swedish marque again surprised motorheads with the funky modular bike dubbed Ösa which could be personalized depending on the specific needs. Now CAKE wants to protect the African wildlife from the impending threat of poachers. They call this new version the Kalk AP (for anti-poaching), and it’s solar-powered for good measure. The clean energy powered drivetrain means less noise which in turn means minimal disturbance for the native wild animals in their habitat, and also a means not to alert the poachers on the prowl. The bike doesn’t need to be hooked to the electrical grid for a charge, adding to its versatility in operation sans any time delays. This two-wheeler is based on the original Kalk bike that created quite a buzz when CAKE burst into the scene. The African terrain is quite harsh for vehicle components, hence, the Kalk AP bike has been modified to deal with extreme temperatures, and the mechanical parts and electrical components are sealed to ward-off dust damage.

To take on the muddy conditions, the solar-powered bike gets smaller wheels and a wider tire configuration to evenly distribute the pressure on the ground and make it ride easily on less grip inducing conditions. Since mud is going to be the major hurdle to counter, the moving mechanical parts have been reduced to the minimum, while the fenders positioned optimally to clear mud or dirt. For the Kalk AP torque at low speeds is going to be more important than speed, so it gets the necessary mechanical and software adjustments for optimum performance. Also, it gets the 2100 lumen removable clamp for better illumination, and for that matter, the exterior components of the bike are made from a fiber-reinforced biodegradable polymer called Trifilon.

The Kalk AP bike is a result of a collaboration between CAKE, Southern African Wildlife (SAWC) College, and solar power solution giant Goal Zero. For starters, two such bikes will be deployed for the rangers in Kruger National Park. The solar power panels will be mobile, as the power station weighs around 50 pounds while the solar panels measure 10 square feet. There will be one charging station per bike placed by the camp for hassle-free charging before every anti-poaching patrol.

According to CAKE founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn, “The amount of data we collect from the rangers through the connectivity system will help us increase the development pace for these as well as for Cake bikes in general.” As a bike lover who wants to contribute ably to the cause, it can be purchased under the “buy-one-give-one”, wherein every bike that you buy, one exact clone will be donated to the anti-poaching rangers. Some chunk of the profit margin from the sale will also be forwarded to SAWC. Only 50 limited edition such bikes will be sold with each marked with a special number based on the purchase.

Designer: CAKE

Die Hard’s John McClane Gets Made into a Realistic Cake

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No stranger to making unbelievably realistic cakes, pastry artist Natalie Sideserf of Sideserf Cake Studio in Austin, Texas recently made a John McClane bust cake from Die Hard, one of everybody’s favorite Christmas movies. Welcome to the party, pal!

John’s neck is constructed of chocolate modeling clay with alternating layers of vanilla cake and green buttercream making up the inside of his head. That has a coat of buttercream icing covering it to prevent air from getting to the cake and causing it to dry out, and a thin sheet of modeling chocolate acts as his skin. The rest is just sculpting that modeling chocolate and adding his facial features, then painting it all to look just like John McClane from the movie. Simple as pie! Except cake.

What a stunning piece of cake artistry. I’m not sure how I feel about eating somebody’s face though. But I bet Hans Gruber would dive right into it! And by dive, I obviously mean fall from the top of Nakatomi Plaza right into it.

A Realistic Mutated Monster Toad Cake

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Here’s some more next-level cake decorating from Natalie Sideserf of Sideserf Cake Studio. The professional pastry chef in Austin, Texas made a video showing how she made this realistic mutant monster toad cake. The toad was inspired by one of the creatures in the recently released post-apocalyptic Love And Monsters movie. Mmmm, save some warts for me.

I think my favorite things about the cake are the little teeth and all the frog slobber. Those are the kinds of details that really sell the illusion of a real mutant monster toad. Plus, okay, I don’t think any of us have ever actually seen a real mutant monster toad before, but I think we can all agree there’s definitely going to be teeth and slobber.

So, you’re wandering through the forest minding your own business when this thing hops up beside you and tells you it’s really a prince or princess in disguise and if you kiss it, it’ll reveal it’s true identity and you two can live happily ever after – what do you do? If you answered grab it and take your new talking frog show on the road, congratulations, we’re gonna be rich!

When Is a Shoe Not a Shoe? When It’s a Cake, Naturally.

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I’ve heard the old expression “I’ll eat my hat” when betting on something improbable. But I’ve never heard anyone say “I’ll eat my shoe.” But I’d definitely eat my shoe if it were actually a delicious cake. Natalie of Sideserf Cake Studio has made some pretty epic cakes in her time, from hyperrealistic foods to nightmarishly creepy. Now, she’s made a cake that looks exactly like an adidas ZX 2K Boost sneaker.

Like most of her cakes, she made the structure from layers of cake and buttercream, then sculpted its exterior and sole from modeling chocolate. We love how she even accurately sculpted the tread pattern even though it’s mostly hidden underneath the cake. The video below shows off the full cake making process. While watching, I was actually ready to eat the shoe when it was just cake and buttercream.

Here’s a picture of the original shoe for comparison. Seriously, this cake is so accurate that if she wasn’t careful, she might try and put her foot into her dessert.

Beauty Is in the Eye(s) of this Beholder Cake

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There are some pretty creepy monsters in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, but I think the Beholder is the one that gets me the most. Between its lumpy body, big cyclops eye, pointy teeth, and eyeball tentacles, it’s definitely nightmare fuel. You wanna know one way to defeat a Beholder? Slice it up and stuff it in your belly! That’s finally an option now that the Beholder is in cake form.

Natalie of Sideserf Cake Studio makes some pretty amazing pastries, and this one is no exception. This edible sphere of many eyes is filled with all kinds of magic, including a moist yellow cake spell and a sugary green buttercream spell. She wrapped the cake in colored modeling chocolate and then sculpted all of the details from the pliable and edible material. She made the eyestalks out of food-safe wire and covered them with modeling chocolate too. After that, she got to work painting the blobby, hovering monster with food coloring. To finish the look, she added wet and shiny bits using clear piping gel.

Natalie made the cake for one of her Patreon supporters who loves to play D&D with her husband. You can check out how she created this creepy and sweet treat in the video below:

That part when sculpted and painted the insides of the creature’s mouth before putting in its teeth was particularly gnarly. Also, I would want to eat those teeth one at a time as a snack because I’m the kind of guy who bites the head off the chocolate bunny candies at easter.

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Delicious by design: This silicone bundt cake mold combines geometry and confectionery!

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So much of the act of eating food happens with your eyes, that there are sciences regarding how food can be presented to help them taste delicious because they look appealing. Food can be designed to take you on a gastronomical journey, and simply placing food on something as basic as a white plate can help accentuate flavors because the colors look more vibrant. The T&T Cake Mold for WMF sort of builds on the same principle by making confectionery look incredible. Designed in the bundt-cake format, the T&T’s mold is almost like a work of design and architecture (and highly reminiscent of Dinara Kasko‘s work), using geometric shapes and patterns to make each of the cake’s 8 ‘pillars’ look absolutely unique and exquisite. The cake’s silicone mold is perfect for casting intricate textures, and allows you to eject the confectionery post-baking with incredible detail. The cakes look rather awe-striking on their own, but coat them with some mirror glaze and they should look absolutely ready for Instagram!

Designer: Rudolf Schelling Webermann for WMF