Creepy Cupcake Challenge

October is full of spooky haunted happenings.  I decided to create a cupcake decorating contest to scare us out of eating all the trick or treat sweets.  You may expect that almost nothing holds these kids back from eating junk.  I wonder if they would eat chocolate covered broccoli....

The kids were split up into random teams by drawing numbers.  They were given a set of rules and expectations, which included a deadline for judging.  I contacted our local Arts Council to have arts minded individuals choose 2 winners for this contest.

Cakes of various colors were baked, then franitically decorated to meet the deadline.  I saw so much creativity happening all at once, the Local 1000 Union Hall was a buzz with activity.

The judges were serious in their selection process.  I cannot claim only 2 winners out of this contest.  The work was wonderful!  Take a peak at some of the entries.

 

The success of cooking contests proves that kids like to be given a challenge they can tackle.  Although two winners were selected, the contestants had so much fun.  They each pointed out elements they appreciated to their parents and all look forward to the next Teen Cooking Club.  We will be cooking again on November 14 for my Birthday Bash.

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