Bake-Off

The Bake-Off is an opportunity to experience the baking skills of your colleagues or put your baking skills to the test! We are bringing back our fabulous categories of years past. We are changing the distribution methods of the desserts so that everyone has a chance to try a little bit of each dessert!

Event Details

Categories

• Cake-ulent - baked cakes or cupcakes. Cakes may be single or multi-layer.
• Pie-tastic - baked pies (fruit, custard, etc.)
• Cookie/Bar-licious - baked cookies and/or dessert bars (brownies, etc.)
• Out of the Oven - includes any other baked dessert that does not fit into the above standard baked dessert categories

Judging

Each category will be judged by a selection of judges selected by the SECC Steering Committee and Co-Chairs. Based on judges scores, the top 3 entries in each category will receive a ribbon.

People's Choice Voting

Attendees will have the opportunity to cast 3 votes for their overall favorite dessert submitted. Votes will be tallied and the top 3 entries will receive a ribbon. 

Silent Auction

The winners of the 4 categories will have their additional submission auctioned off at the silent auction.

How to Submit a Dessert

Registration

Registration is required per dessert entered. Entries are subject to all requirements and rules of the Bake-Off presented below. You can register using the form linked below.

Requirements

• All entries must deliver their dessert to the event location between 8:30am and 9:30am the day of the event
• All entries are to be submitted with a minimum of two whole identical items (2 complete pies, 2 complete cakes, etc.) or in the quantity of two dozen for cupcakes, cookies, bars, or individually baked items (two sets of 12). Cupcakes, cookies, bars, or individually baked items may be divided to ensure all attendees are able to taste.
• Categories that require heating or cooling must be delivered in provided 9x13 aluminum containers covered with foil. Registrants will be notified details of where to pick up their allocated containers. Limited Dessert Entries will be eligible for heated/cooled storage and display, so consider a room temperature safe dessert instead. 
• Entries must include three copies of your recipe’s name/description and ingredients to be displayed next to your entry.  This will ensure that individuals with food allergies or dietary needs can participate in sampling and bidding on items.

Rules

• Submissions must be home baked, not store bought. However, recipes do not have to be original
• Participants are encouraged to attend for the awards segment during the event to receive recognition
• Participants must take their personal non-disposable containers and serving utensils with them upon conclusion of the event

 

If you have any questions about the Cook-Off, Bake-Off, or Basket Auction, please reach out to Nora Sierra at nsierra@twu.edu.

Page last updated 2:39 PM, September 27, 2024