Armed with spatulas, forks and cake carriers, hundreds of bakers gathered Sunday at Denver City Park for a Cake Exchange.
Participants were required to bring a full cake to the event. During a timed window, attendees circulated among long tables, sampling slices from hundreds of creations and filling boxes with their selections.
The offerings ranged from familiar classics — including red velvet and chocolate — to more inventive flavors such as pistachio walnut and citrus-flavored cakes.
The event was organized by Morgan Bennett, a professional baker who works on commission and collaborates with local businesses. Bennett said the idea was inspired after volunteering at a similar cake picnic in San Francisco…