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A cake crafted and donated by bakery Crumb Hither. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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This stunning entry was donated by Costeaux Bakery. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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This Peanuts Cartoon themed cake was created and donated by Once Bitten Bakery. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Winning for 'Best Overall' was this entry from Ima Cake Couture. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Winning for Most Sentimental was this entry created in the shape of historical Round Barn by Willowtree Bakery. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Oliver's Markets entry was this stunning creation. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Winner for best presentation, this Flamenco cake, created and donated by Mapi's Cakes. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Winning in the category of 'Best Tasting' was this Myer lemon and blueberry filled creation by Sweet Expectations. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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Michele's Corner Cakes entry was this chocolate cake adorned in gold leaf. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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John Ash Pastry Chef, Casey Stone entered a three piece creation "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" and won for most creative.The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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John Ash Pastry Chef, Casey Stone entered a three piece creation "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" and won for most creative. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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This chocolate delight was donated by Sift Dessert Bar. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)
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4/20/2014:B6: A cake from Giorgi's Wedding Cakes of Windsor was one of many on display.
PC: Gourmet cakes were the centerpiece of each dinner table, such as this one baked by Giorgi's Wedding Cakes for "The Art of Dessert" fundraiser benefitting the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts education and outreach programs, in Santa Rosa, Calif., on April 12, 2014. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)
