BARKING BAKER

MEET the mom-of-two who can turn your adorable pet into a life-like cake. Lara Mason, 33, began making cakes in 2011 and has gone on to create a whole rangeand each cake can cost up to £1 000 (over R19 000!) and takes two days to complete. The cakes have been so popular that Lara has had to hold a class to teach fellow bakers how to make one of her most lucrative bakes, which involves creating a dog that is mid-jump. Lara, who is also a customer service adviser, says, “I’ve always baked on the side of my full-time job because I love it so much and I have such a passion for it that