On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Vienna Hofburg will once again open its doors for the 122nd ZuckerBäckerball. We are delighted to welcome a full house; this year, the ball was completely sold out within just three weeks.
As every year, ball attendees eagerly anticipate one of the most dazzling moments of the evening: the ceremonial presentation of the Prominententorte, our Celebrity Cake. A confectionary masterpiece crafted by Vienna’s finest pastry chefs, this creation is not only a feast for the eyes but also a tribute to a distinguished personality of the evening. Once again in 2025, this exquisitely adorned torte will be bestowed upon a prominent guest.
Who will receive the Celebrity Cake in 2025? Until the press conference on 6 December 2024, in Vienna’s city centre, this will remain a closely guarded secret. It is during this occasion that “Ballmutti,” Vice Honorary Consul Prof. Birgit Sarata, will officially announce the name of the honoured guest. One thing is certain: this year’s star guest will once again be a highlight of the ball, and the chosen confectioner will capture not only the guest’s taste but also their unique personality in this sweet masterpiece.
The tradition of presenting a custom-designed torte to the ball’s guest of honour dates back to 2009 and has since captivated guests and the media alike. Each torte is a work of art, reflecting the individuality of its recipient—whether it be Herbert Lippert’s painting recreated in nougat, Yury Revich’s violin-inspired torte, or the chocolate homage to Daniela Fally’s opera career.
Look forward to an unforgettable midnight moment—sweet, mysterious, and brimming with elegance.
Since 2009, the following luminaries have been honoured with their own unique tortes:
121st ZuckerBäckerball – 2024: Herbert Lippert (Nougat cake by Kurkonditorei Oberlaa, inspired by Lippert’s painting “Erkenne mich”)
120th ZuckerBäckerball – 2023: Yury Revich (Violin-themed cake by Konditorei Groissböck)
119th ZuckerBäckerball – 2020: Daniela Fally (Sachertorte with Vienna State Opera décor by Kurkonditorei Oberlaa)
118th ZuckerBäckerball – 2019: Ildikó Raimondi and Herbert Lippert (Chocolate cake by Kaffeekonditorei Hübler)
117th ZuckerBäckerball – 2018: Patrick Lindner (Giant Baumkuchen cake by Aida)
116th ZuckerBäckerball – 2017: Vincent Schirrmacher (Sachertorte by Hotel Sacher Vienna)
115th ZuckerBäckerball – 2016: Natalia Ushakova (Malakoff cake by K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker L. Heiner)
114th ZuckerBäckerball – 2015: Alice Tumler (Topfen-Apricot cake by K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker Demel)
113th ZuckerBäckerball – 2014: Maya Hakvoort (Nut cake by Konditorei Demel)
112th ZuckerBäckerball – 2013: Gery Keszler, “Mr. Life Ball” (Chocolate-Mango cake by Konditorei Hanauer)
111th ZuckerBäckerball – 2012: Lilian Klebow (Chocolate Dream cake by Konditorei Groissböck)
110th ZuckerBäckerball – 2011: Michael Konsel (Chocolate cake by Kurkonditorei Oberlaa)
109th ZuckerBäckerball – 2010: Barbara Karlich (Malakoff cake by Landtmann’s Fine Patisserie)
108th ZuckerBäckerball – 2009: Birgit Sarata (Chocolate mousse cake with strawberries by K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker Gerstner)