Photos: Piping in perfection

With a draping baby blanket, this round cake with a baby monkey on top was made for a baby shower.

The crown for this bishop’s cake is itself made of cake and covered with fondant. “We gave the bishop the crown to cut up and serve to the guests at his small party, while the rest of the congregation had the bottom,” Nivene Rophael said.  

This elegant paisley-shaped cake was among Nivene Rophael’s first efforts. “Some of the simple ones are my favorites,” she said.

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Edible art: Nivene Rophael brought this to a Thanksgiving dinner at the home of a friend from church. She said that it was a conversation piece throughout the day.