It starts off at the very bottom, when Singapore was just a mere fishing village. Kampongs and palm trees were a common sight then, but we were soon to change. Moving up one tier, we had to find a way to maintain racial harmony, and hence Kampong Glam, Chinatown, Little India and the Eurasian Association came into the picture. We continued to strive and our perseverance paid off when we became a developed country with one of the most breathtaking skylines in the world.
Every little minute detail on this cake is hand-cut from homemade fondant-every window shutter, every leaf on every palm tree, and every single building window. The cable car towers are made from Rice Krispie treats and I used little bulbs to make them light up, bringing an element of surprise to the cake. The hand-sculpted Merlion spouts blue sugar work from its mouth, as the translucency and fluidity of the pulled sugar brings water to life. The SG50 logo has an edible image of Mr Lee Kuan Yew to pay homage to the great man who made Singapore what it is today. Gumpaste peg dolls of the 4 main races stand on the base of the cake, reminding us that when it's all said and done, the very foundation of Singapore lies on our ability to live together as one people.
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