off. Initially they only serviced customers upstate, but with Mr. Porges’s insistence and extraordinary investment of time, money and energy, ten years ago the company expanded and was finally able to cater to additional locations like Brooklyn, Lakewood, and even out of state. They are also busy all summer long, delivering to the mountains. Nowadays, Porges Cake is synonymous with exquisite artistry and delectable goodness in every bite.
Designing Delights Mrs. Porges is usually the one creating the actual art, but she is grateful for her entire creative team — a dozen employees overall, each one an expert in their particular field. “One of the important elements of employing a talented staff is to recognize what each employee excels at and how to utilize her skill to enhance production,” she explains. “Some girls are especially adept at fondant, others cream cakes seamlessly, while still others seem particularly skilled at baking…” A simple cake can be creamed and designed by her talented employees in a mere fifteen minutes, but even with her capable staff, complicated creations might require Mrs. Porges’ attention for days on end. One of the more intricate creations she remembers was an order for a cake shaped like a massive school building, which was to be presented to the philanthropist who had donated the structure. This showstopper, like many of her elaborate designs, took a number of days to complete. Each layer of fondant had to dry and be ready to accommodate the necessary additions. In these creations, the actual cake is added fresh, as the final addition to this intricately created masterpiece. When asked about where she draws
“The trends change, but at the core, we always have a solidly delectable cake.”
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