Cake Decoration

Cake Decoration is the artistic creation of themed compositions using a dummy cake as the base. Competitors are expected to design and produce decorative elements, including chocolate icing and other embellishments, in accordance with a given theme. The task includes the preparation of materials, execution of decoration techniques, and final presentation. Competitors must also manage their time effectively to include both setup and workplace clean-up within the allocated time. Creativity, precision, and attention to detail are essential to deliver a visually striking and well-executed cake design.

Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.

• Released in May 2026

Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the marking system.

• Released in May 2026

Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.

• Released in November 2026

This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.

The previous International Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre‑task Assignment is available below. It illustrates the competition’s level of difficulty but does not correspond to the document for 2027.

• 2023 Pre-task Assignment, Cake Decorating

Test Project is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.

• Released in February 2027

(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)

Person in charge of organising the skill.

Jaana Kaurinkoski

Vocational College Spesia

The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.

• Application period for judges in May 2026
• Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
• Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027