Junior Baking Contest
Contest rules and regulationsEASY APPLE CAKE
Junior Baking Information Sheet (PDF)
Open to children 8 to 16 years of age as of June 1, 2021. One entry per exhibitor.
Entry must be (1) 9-inch square cake on a food safe disposable setting.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cups diced apples
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon each cinnamon, salt
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Vanilla extract to taste
Directions
Combine sugar and apples in large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sift flour, soda, cinnamon and salt together.
Add flour mixture and remaining 4 ingredients to apples, mixing well.
Spoon into greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
Judging Criteria
Overall Appearance | 25 points |
Following Directions | 10 points |
Texture | 15 points |
Aroma | 10 points |
Flavor | 40 points |
Total | 100 points |
Premiums
First Place | $10.00 |
Second Place | $600 |
Third Place | $4.00 |