Art historians have long maintained that Leonardo Da Vinci’s renowned masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, could not be improved upon. However, Season 2 of Netflix’s baking competition, “Is It Cake, Too?”, has proven them wrong. Contestant Miko Kaw Hok Uy has given the world’s most famous painting a delicious upgrade that may finally offer an explanation for Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile.
Uy, a talented artisan from New York City, meticulously recreated the classic oil-on-canvas entirely out of cake. The layers consisted of dark chocolate with a rich peanut butter buttercream filling, topped with peanut brittle and adorned with a drizzle of raspberry puree. Even the frame was edible, made entirely of chocolate, and Uy used edible paints throughout the creation.
Contestants on “Is It Cake?” Season 2, hosted by Mikey Day from “Saturday Night Live,” were tasked with recreating everyday objects with hyperrealistic culinary skills. Uy, affectionately dubbed “Miko-Angelo” on the show, fearlessly took on the challenge of replicating a fine art masterpiece in the hopes of winning the grand prize of $75,000.
Executive producer Dan Cutforth expressed his awe at Uy’s groundbreaking attempt, stating that it seemed impossible initially. However, Uy defied expectations and astounded everyone with his breathtaking creation. With a background in painting and a Master of Fine Arts, Uy drew upon his artistic training to accomplish this feat in just 10 hours, unlike Da Vinci, who had significantly more time.
So, how did Uy paint the Mona Lisa on a cake? He used stacked cakes as the canvas, covering them with a layer of tempered chocolate. The frame was also made with tempered chocolate, molded from one of the show’s replicas of the Mona Lisa. Uy employed a heated knife and edible gold dust mixed with vodka to create the intricate details, including the realistic gold coloring. His main focus was diligently painting the Mona Lisa on the tempered chocolate canvas, ensuring every aspect was precise, particularly the enigmatic smile.
Throughout the process, Uy experienced moments of trepidation, fearing he wouldn’t be able to complete the painting on time. However, he managed to finish just before the deadline and was filled with pride. Uy believes that if his creation is compared side by side with the original, it would pass as the real thing.
As for the judges, celebrities Jade Catta-Preta, Chris Redd, and Taylor Tomlinson, they were left in awe of Uy’s creation. Even under scrutiny, they found it more delectable than the original. In the “Is It Cake?” competition, taste is paramount, and any failure in this aspect incurs heavy penalties.
Uy’s motivation extended beyond the competition. He wanted to honor his art-encouraging parents and pay homage to his idol, Da Vinci. Uy hopes that he has made the master proud, as this is one of his finest works. For a long time, he has harbored a desire to create a life-sized Mona Lisa.
On the other end of the cake-making spectrum, there was the breathtaking crab creation. Liz Marek, the renowned creator of Sugar Geek Show, aimed to impress the judges with her small yet incredibly realistic crab cake. Marek dealt with the stress of crafting intricate legs, claws, and an authentic-looking shell under a strict deadline. Remarkably, her cake appeared more real than the actual crab brought onto the show, prompting a surprised reaction from Marek.
The crab cake, consisting of a lemon cake with raspberry buttercream filling covered in expertly painted modeling chocolate, became a highlight of the competition. Marek attributed her success to the intervention of the “cake gods.”
In conclusion, these remarkable creations on “Is It Cake, Too?” have redefined the limits of culinary artistry. Miko Kaw Hok Uy’s mouthwatering Mona Lisa cake and Liz Marek’s astonishingly lifelike crab cake have left the world astounded. These culinary masterpieces not only honored the original artworks but also showcased the immense talent and creativity of their makers.
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