The art of cake decorating will be on full display at the Retail Bakers of America’s (RBA) 24th Annual Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake Decorating Competition. One of the most anticipated events at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), the largest and most influential baking industry event in the Americas, this competition spotlights the world’s top professional cake decorators from September 14-17, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“As IBIE gathers the global baking industry, it creates an unparalleled opportunity to highlight the extraordinary talent of professional cake decorators,” says Marissa Velie, RBA executive director. “This competition is more than a contest—it’s a celebration of artistry, precision, and technical expertise. IBIE offers these elite decorators a chance to showcase their talents in front of their community and gain the recognition they deserve from the those that understand what it takes to excel in this form of artistry. Their skills and creativity will be on display amongst their peers, industry leaders, potential sponsors and an enthusiastic live audience.”

Hosted at the RBA Retail Bakers Center on the IBIE show floor, the in-person event will feature six teams of two competing in four categories: wedding cake, rolled fondant, buttercream and sculpted cake.

Attendees will have a front-row view of the action, including celebrity and master baker judges, and live commentary on the competition providing expert perspectives. The winning team will receive the Pillsbury Baker’s Plus Grand Champion Trophy. There are also gold, silver and bronze medals, along with cash prizes awarded for the highest scores within each category.

Professional cake decorators, pastry chefs and sugar artists currently working in the industry with a minimum of two years of cake decorating experience are invited to apply. All submissions must be received no later than Saturday, May 31. Selected contestants will be notified by June 20 and provided with three nights lodging at one of IBIE’s host hotels, a travel stipend and complimentary passes to the expo and 250+ education opportunities.

Complete competition rules, participation criteria and application instructions can be found at the Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake Decorating Competition page.