Sweet E's
Dessert Buffets
Dessert Buffets
The 2014 Cupcake Challenge
The 2014 Cupcake Challenge
... presented by Kiss 98.5 & Federal Bakers
... presented by Kiss 98.5 & Federal Bakers
This was the first time this event was ever held. There were 11 local bakeries - including Sweet E's - competing in the competition; among them, Dessert Deli, Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe and Vin-Chet's Bakery - just to name a few.
This was the first time this event was ever held. There were 11 local bakeries - including Sweet E's - competing in the competition; among them, Dessert Deli, Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe and Vin-Chet's Bakery - just to name a few.
The idea was that each participant had to bake 250 cupcakes, either miniature or standard sized - all of one variety - to present to the over 200 'judges' who would, after tasting all of the entries, vote for their favorite, thus crowning the champion.
The idea was that each participant had to bake 250 cupcakes, either miniature or standard sized - all of one variety - to present to the over 200 'judges' who would, after tasting all of the entries, vote for their favorite, thus crowning the champion.
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The event was held at Classics V on Niagara Falls Boulevard. Everyone who purchased a ticket was a 'judge' eligible to vote for the winner.
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Our entry after careful consideration and extensive 'testing' was a Vanilla Salted Caramel Cupcake. The owner's own recipe cake, handcrafted salted caramel whipped into the perfect creamy buttercream frosting then drizzled with a different handcrafted caramel and sprinkled with just a touch of coarse sea salt.
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We had an 8 foot table to showcase our entry and 'who we are/what we do' ..it was a tight fit!
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We will say that we wanted to showcase what we do as a Dessert Buffet Caterer so people could truly understand the extent to which we go to fulfill people's vision of what they're choosing when they book an event with us, that's the reason we chose to bring in a small selection of candies and cookies to the event as well.
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Initially we wanted to present the display as a Dessert Buffet with full backdrop and decoration, but it just wasn't possible with the amount of space provided so we made an executive decision to showcase our banner behind the Dessert Buffet instead. We were very happy with our decision in the end.
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The large rectangular white platters were the perfect centerpiece for the cupcakes - combining them with the delicate glass cake stands, plates and domes really added a degree of complexity to the table.
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We used our largest Apothecary Jar filled with simple white Marshmallows to add a focal point ...and a dramatic talking point as well.
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It was also sponsored by our friends at Federal Bakers - 1400 William Street in Buffalo, New York - we've been using them for years and can't think of a better place to go when you need virtually any baking utensil, pan or accessory you can imagine.
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Candy to illustrate what we do when setting up a Dessert Buffet.
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Cookies; we made two kinds for the event, a Triple Chip Cookie and a Cookies and Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie - that were incredibly popular despite the hundreds of cupcakes at the event. We initially meant them as 'filler' to - again - illustrate a Dessert Buffet, but people couldn't resist ...and they seemed to love them!
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...and our prize - a major award! We won second place that night against a very large group of reputable 'heavy-hitters- so to speak. Dessert Deli, Ohlson's Bakery, Vin-Chet's Bakery, just to name a few.
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It was very successful that night, we had a great time and look forward to next year's event! If you were a judge that night, thank you for joining us - we hope to hear from you/see you again very soon!