I've always been a bit obsessed with baking and although I love the sweet smell of caramelized sugar, melting butter and chocolate chips melting in the warm oven, I try to keep most of my baking relatively healthy. I love when my toughest critics swoon over a cookie that has been constructed with wholesome organic ingredients which supports a healthy lifestyle.
To challenge myself further and to invest more time in baking, I've entered a Cupcake Contest at Ottawa's 2011 Veg Fest on May 1st. In support of the Ottawa Vegetarian Society, the festival annually hosts a cupcake contest and this year I am a contestant. However, there is a catch. Here it is:
- 1. You will be required to bring 12 cupcakes from an original recipe to the judging.
- 2. You will be judged on 4 aspects: Cake Flavour (5 points), Icing Flavour (5 points), Appearance (3 points) and Creativity (2 points).
- 3. We ask that you submit your ingredients and a brief description of your cupcake for the judges.
- 4. Finally, the cupcakes must be 100% VEGAN!!
Challenge accepted. So what makes a good vegan cupcake? My goal is to make delicious cupcakes that don't taste 'vegan'. I am searching to use all local organic ingredients, find a unique but cost effective flavour, and create a presentation which will impress the judges. Can it do it? You bet. I'm on the hunt for flavours and designs, but could use your help!
What is your favourite cupcakes flavour or what would be the ultimate cupcake? What flavours are unique to Ottawa or define Ottawa as a city?
My baking adventure will continue and don't worry, I'll continue to log many miles so that all that bowl licking and batter sampling will stay off my hips!
Yours in health,
Jenna
Ottawa Veg Fest 2011
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10 am-5 pm (cupcake judging from 11am - 1pm)Location: The Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa
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