LEWISTON – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is seeking contest entries for its first Celebrate With Action Cupcake Challenge scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 93 Campus Ave.
The event is open to professional bakers, culinary arts students and everyday bakers from around the state. The cupcake challenge theme is “A Summer Sensation.” Designers may use fondant, sugar art, royal icing, butter cream or other edible frostings.
A suggested donation of $10 is requested to enter the competition. Bring two dozen decorated cupcakes plus two additional cupcakes for the judges to sample using the same batter and frosting as your designed cupcakes.
Each baker will be given 30 minutes to set up their cupcakes before the judging begins. A $100 cash prize will be awarded for best overall taste and presentation. Extra points will be awarded for healthy options including reduced calorie or reduced fat recipes, as well as use of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
In addition, the public will choose the winner of the People’s Choice Award trophy for best decoration. After the contest, for a small donation the cupcakes will be available to the public to eat or take home. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
For more information and to obtain an entry form, call Diane Mitchell at 357-8621, Janet Miles at 897-2099 or Eileen Silvestri at the American Cancer Society at 373-3717. Entry forms are also available to download at www.acscan.org/events/view/event/1530.
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