Cake artist · Châu Đốc, An Giang · 2025 World Champion
LAM NGOC TRAN
Cake Artist • Floral Cake Artist • Educator
Lam Ngoc Tran is a renowned cake artist from Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam, with nearly three decades of dedication to the art of cake design. Throughout her journey, she has developed a distinctive artistic style that brings together artistic cake design, buttercream flowers, sculpting techniques, rice-flour flowers, and the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.
In 2003, Lam Ngoc Tran founded Ngoc Tran Bakery, marking the beginning of her professional journey in the world of cake artistry. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and artistic development, she has pursued specialized training and explored advanced cake techniques in Canada, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Beyond creating works of art, Lam Ngoc Tran is also a dedicated educator. Over the years, she has trained and inspired hundreds of students from Vietnam and around the world, including students from the United States, Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Through her teaching, she shares not only technical skills but also her creative approach and passion for the art of cake.
AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY
With years of experience and continuous dedication to her craft, Lam Ngoc Tran has participated in international cake competitions and events in the Philippines, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
A defining milestone in her career came in 2025, when she represented Vietnam at the Cake Artists World Championship (FIPGC) in Italy. Competing on an international stage, she achieved the title of World Champion and was also honored with the award for Best Cake.
This achievement represents the culmination of years of dedication, creativity, and technical excellence, while also marking a proud moment in her journey to bring Vietnamese-inspired cake artistry to the international stage.
AN ARTISTIC SIGNATURE
For Lam Ngoc Tran, a cake is more than a dessert—it is a work of art with a story to tell.
Her creations are defined by the harmonious combination of technique, color, form, floral artistry, and emotion. Her distinctive use of buttercream flowers, rice-flour flowers, and inspiration drawn from Vietnamese culture has become an important part of her artistic identity.
To Lam Ngoc Tran, cake artistry is a continuous journey of discovery—refining techniques, exploring new creative possibilities, and transforming simple ingredients into meaningful works of art that are both visually captivating and deeply personal.
HER VISION
After nearly three decades in the industry, Lam Ngoc Tran continues to dedicate herself to artistic creation, education, and inspiring the next generation of cake artists.
Through her creations and classes, she aims to share more than cake-making techniques. She seeks to inspire creativity, artistic expression, and an appreciation for the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
The championship piece · Cake Artists World Championship 2025
Việt Nam – Land of Silk and Flowers
A three-tier artistic cake, seven months in the making. The first tier carries the golden rice terraces of the Northwest — farmers, buffalo, a flute player and a woman in a white áo dài. The second tier descends into the caves of Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng: stalactites, water and stone bridges. The third rises into Hạ Long Bay — mountains, sea, boats and lotus flowers.
Lotus, houses and trees were modelled from Vietnamese rice flour, inspired by tò he folk art; the surface was hand-painted on buttercream. The tasting cake, a caramel-hazelnut buttercream tested dozens of times, won Best Taste Cake.
Techniques & style
Buttercream sculpting
Objects, animals, fruit and bonsai that look real — her most recognisable technique.
Realistic buttercream flowers
Piped flowers and arrangements that define the studio.
Rice-flour & wafer-paper flowers
Adapted to Vietnam’s climate; 1st place, Cake International 2021.
Food & object illusion
Vietnamese dishes, vases and everyday objects, brought to life in cake.
Sculptural construction
Structural planning first, decoration second.
Cultural storytelling
Landscape, people and symbols of Vietnam as edible art.
“The most important quality isn’t being skilful from the start — it’s passion. With passion, a craftsperson keeps exploring, keeps learning, and gets better every day.”
— Lâm Ngọc Trân, Thanh Niên 2025
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