The grand cake exhibition of the Zuckerbäcker Award in the Hofburg Foyer has ever been a feast for the senses. Indeed, many a ball guest finds their mouth watering as they admire the delectable and wondrous creations of the confectionery competition.
For the 17th time, creative young talents and accomplished master confectioners are invited to enter the noble contest for these coveted titles. To bring the public closer to this artistry, the showpieces will be displayed for the guests throughout the evening.
In the course of the 124th ZuckerBäckerball on 14 January 2027, at the Imperial Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the titles “Vienna Cakemaster 2027”and “Vienna Junior Cakemaster 2027”shall be awarded.
The 17th Zuckerbäcker Award bears the theme:
“Circus”
To ensure utmost impartiality, judging is conducted anonymously using candidate reference numbers. The jury will evaluate the showpieces based upon the following principal criteria:
Adherence to competition guidelines
Creativity (artistic execution)
Workmanship and material technique
Interpretation of the theme
Degree of technical difficulty
The grand award ceremony will take place during the festivities of the ball.
Registration
Sweet shapes that delight the Registration for the 17th Zuckerbäcker Award is free of charge and open as of now. Comprehensive details concerning participation and entry requirements for master confectioners and apprentices may be found in the official call for entries (only available in German).
Registration closes on 11 December 2026.
We extend our warmest wishes to all contestants for every success!
Themes of the past Zuckerbäcker Awards:
2009: Joseph Haydn
2010: Clowns
2011: 110 Years of the ZuckerBäckerball
2012: Friday the 13th
2013: Carnival in Venice
2014: Musicals
2015: Eurovision Song Contest
2016: European Football Championship in France
2017: Vienna’s Landmarks
2018: Theme Revival – Choose One of the Last Nine
2019: The Kingdom of Animals
2020: Comic Books
2023: The Realm of Plants and Flowers
2024: Underwater World – Life Beneath the Sea
2025: Jungle
2026: Circus