Creatively Decorated Cakes

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 

Creatively Decorated Cakes Department E 

Superintendent: Ashley Ahrens  

Junior Superintendents: Garett Tollman, Julia Nicholson, & Miranda Betson 

  1. Creatively Decorated Cakes are not eligible for selection to the Nebraska State Fair.
  2. Youth wishing to exhibit a creatively decorated cake at the county fair MUST ENROLL IN HL: OTHER FOODS & NUTRITION PROJECT 1: CAKE DECORATING by JUNE 15th.  

 

Division 475, Creatively Decorated Cakes - (County Only – Not State Fair Eligible) 

  1. Enter exhibits on Monday from 2-4:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Interview judging will be held.
  2. Cake’s board/base should be no larger than 16”
  3. Cake must be securely covered with clear plastic wrap for food safety. Otherwise, it cannot be exhibited.
  4. Any design, shape, frosting technique, and/or fondant are acceptable.
  5. Creativity and originality are encouraged.
  6. Cakes will be judged on appearance and creativity. They will not be tasted.
  7. Cake mixes are acceptable.
  8. Recipe card is required. If a cake mix is used, please designate what type of mix and other ingredients added to complete the cake. Frosting type and ingredients should also be included.
  9. There are two age divisions and guidelines for each. See classes below.
  10. Champion and Reserve Champion in the senior and junior division will be auctioned in the Live Cake Auction Monday.
  11. Items that did not receive champion or reserve champion will be eligible for the Silent Auction on Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. 

 

E475001. Senior Creatively Decorated Cake. – Exhibitors 12 to 18 years of age before January 1st. Must bake and decorate cakes independently. 

E475002. Junior Creatively Decorated Cake. – Exhibitors 8 to 11 before January 1st. Must bake and decorate cake independently. 

Dawes County Fair Book