Sunday, March 10, 2019

Schuylkill Bakers Battle It Out in Cupcake War


On Sunday, Schuylkill County bakers competed against each other in the 6th Annual Cupcake Wars at the Fairlane Village Mall.


The event was sponsored and benefited the Pottsville District Libraries, which includes the Pottsville Library, Ashland Library, Frackville Library, Orwigsburg Library, Ringtown Library, Tamaqua Library, and Tremont Library.

The contest was broken into an over 18 and under 18 division, with each division being judged in 4 categories, an overall, best appearance, best presentation, and best taste.

Prior to the event, 48 bakers preregistered to compete.

Participants were required to bake, create, and design 3 dozen cupcakes.

Non-bakers were able attend and pay $5.00 to participate by being a judge which included being a taste tester.

Winners of the event were

Over 18

Overall - Tanya Hughes

Best Appearance - Molly Pryzblick

Best Presentation - Ashley Motil

Best Taste - Emily Rake

Under 18

Overall  - Shaina Scmitt, Keyley Lubinsky, and Petyon Butz

Best Appearance - Connor Stine

Best Presentation - Allegra Hossler and Charlotte Hedemann

Best Taste - Kyla Mills