09/02/2024
Over the past few weeks I have seen lots of ‘burn away’ cakes on social media. Now trending are videos of burn away balloons, which explode showering the cake and recipient with confetti and / or glitter.
PLEASE NOTE, CRAFTY CAKES TOO WILL NOT BE OFFERING THESE OPTIONS DUE TO FOOD SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY OF CUSTOMERS.
The majority of these cakes come from countries where food safety laws are not as strict. The burn away cakes usually use some type of combustible paper called flash paper, used by fire eaters and magicians, which contain nitrocellulose and is not considered food safe. I know some cake makers have been using rice paper, which doesn’t burn away as fast and leaves behind a residue. With regards to burn away balloons, I think my insurance company would have a melt down. It is also not my recommendation to use sparklers on cakes either as these throw off a toxic soot which can be harmful to human health if consumed. I will not and have never supplied or recommended the use of these on my custom cakes.
Thanks to all my valued customers for understanding. Trace
