- Homemade Chocolate Cake Baking Contest
- PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
- Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
- Angel Food Contest
Winners of the 2019 Special Baking Contests
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE BAKING CONTEST
All entries must be pre-registered by July 17. Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms
CLASS 02 Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest
NOTE1: It is no longer required to use PA Preferred ingredients in this contest
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points
(moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points
(consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 points
(taste, texture, even color)
PREMIUMS
- 1st = $25
- 2nd = $20
- 3rd = $15
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs
SPECIAL YOUTH CONTEST ~ PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
DEPT. 011 – SECTION 15C - competitors ages 7 - 18 only
CLASS 01 PA Preferred Junior Baking - Cookie, Brownie & Bars
JUDGING CRITERIA
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor......................................... 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture...................................... 25 points
(appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar)
Inside Characteristics..............20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics..........15 points
(uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
TOTAL 100 points
PRIZES:
- 1st = $20
- 2nd = $15
- 3rd = $10
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs and PA Dept. of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program
BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST
CLASS 01 Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor 30 points
Filling: 25 points
consistency, doneness, moistness and flavor
Crust: 20 points
color, flavor, texture, doneness
Overall Appearance 15 points
Creativity 10 points
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs
ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor......................................... 30 points
(smell, taste, flavoring)
Inside Characteristics.............. 25 points
(texture and lightness)
Overall Appearance...................20 points
(surface, size, color)
Creativity.................................... 15 points
Topping, Icing or Decoration.....10 points
PRIZES:
- 1st = $25
- 2nd = $20
- 3rd = $15
Sponsors: PA Egg Farmers and PA State Association of County Fairs