Welcome to our Fair --- September 8 - 11, 2011

4-H Clover



Prince George's County Fair 4-H Cakes

4-H Pledge

I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service and
My health to better living;
For my club, my community,
My country and my world.

 
Division 1 - 4-H - Section 2 - Cakes

Food Preparation Guidelines
  • 1. Classes so designated may be entered only by those entering foods at the Fair for the first time.
  • 2. Since there is no refrigeration available, cream cheese, yogurt, whipped cream, etc. may not be used in fillings or icings.
  • 3. Except for "cake from mix (1st year only)", "decorated cake" and "create-a-cake" classes, all items and frostings are to be homemade from scratch. No mixes, purchased dough or convenience packages allowed.
  • 4. Recipes are required in all classes except "cake from mix (1st year only)." Print or type recipe on a 3x5 index card.


  • All baked goods must be placed on white paper plates and put into clear plastic zip-type bag with recipe placed in bag under the plate.


    • Section 2: Cakes - Place cake on a 10" disposable heavy paper or plastic plate or circle of heavy cardboard covered with aluminum foil. Place in large plastic bag with tie. Leave frosted decorated cakes uncovered. Attach recipe card.

    Class Section 2 - Cakes 1st 2nd 3rd
    201 Angel food cake, no frosting (1/2) 20 16 12
    202 Bundt cake (1/2) 16 12 8
    203 Cake made from mix (1st yr, only) (1/2) 12 9 5
    205 Create-a-cake (box cake mix with other ingredients added) 16 12 8
    206 Cupcakes (6) 10 7 4
    207 Decorated cake, mix optional (cake itself will not be judged, only artistic decorating) 20 16 12
    208 Layer cake (1/2) 16 12 8
    209 Pound cake, no frosting (1/2) 16 12 8
    210 Sponge or chiffon cake, no frosting (1/2) 20 16 12
    211 Vegetable or fruitcake (i.e., carrot), with frosting (1/2) 20 16 12

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    P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-952-0270 during the Fair otherwise e-mail info@countyfair.org