The practice of cake decoration can be traced back to antiquity, where cakes were made from honey, nuts, and fruits. But it wasn't until the 17th century that decorating a cake was perceived as an edible art form. Today, examples range from simply decorated single-layer cakes to complex, multi-layered three-dimensional creations with extensive edible decorations. But how did the idea of enhancing a cake's visual appeal evolve, and what ingredients do you use to make it into a thing of beauty?
Click through this gallery and take a slice out of history to find out!