​Department 22 - Section 3
​Class 2:  Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest

Chairperson:  Linda Decker 570-240-3055 or deckerations@gmail.com

Premiums:       $25      $20      $15
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs 
  Rules:
  1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident.  One entry per person.
  2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Homemade Chocolate Cake contest at any other fair this year.
  3. Entire entry must be made from scratch.  No pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc.)  All ingredients and decorations must be edible.
  4. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient.
  5. Entry must be frosted and frosting must also be made from “scratch” (no pre-packaged frosting).
  6. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting.  (All pans, plates, and dishes are considered disposable and will not be returned.)
  7. Recipes must be submitted with the entry printed on one side of 8 ½” x 11” paper.  Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions.  Entrant’s name, address, and phone number must be printed on the back side of all pages.  (All recipes and cakes will become property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
  8. Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show.  Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe.  Those entries will not be sold, auctioned, or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.​
  9. Judging criteria:
         Flavor:  Aroma, Taste, Good balance of flavorings                                                30 points
         Texture:  Moist and tender crumb, not soggy or dry                                               25 points
         Inside Characteristics:  Even grain, Evenly baked, Free from air pockets              20 points
         Outside Characteristics:  Consistent Shape/Size/Surface, Overall Appearance    15 points
         Frosting:  Taste, Texture, Even Color                                                                     10 points
         Total Points:                                                                                                         100 points
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 First Place Winner is eligible for the next PA Farm Show competition.
Prizes for the PA Farm Show Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest Winners:
1st - $500         2nd - $250        3rd - $100