Wendish Fest – Coffee Cake Bake Off & Coffee Cake Baking Class
Each year, we have a coffee cake bake off that benefits our scholarship program (the winning cakes are auctioned off and the rest head to our dessert booth). Winners get a special prize, not to mention bragging rights. Each year we also have plenty of people who say, “I wish I would have known sooner so that I could have participated.” Below, you will find all of the information you need in order to participate including the rules. We wanted to include those who have never made a coffee cake before and Joyce Jenke has graciously agreed to do a class in August to show you how. To reserve a spot for the class, please see the flyer below.
Wendish Fest Coffee Cake Bake Off — Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the rules?
- There is no entry fee.
- Entries must be received at the Dessert Booth on the picnic grounds no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the bake-off contest.
- A 5-inch square piece of each entry will be used for judging. The remainder will be sold at the dessert stand or in the live auction.
- Entries will be judged in one of four categories: (1) Kaese Kuchen, (2) Streusel Kuchen, (3) Special, and (4) Youth. The “Youth” category is limited to participants 14 years of age and younger.
- All entries must be made from yeast-raised dough.
- Entries in the “Kaese” and “Streusel” categories should be baked in a pan no smaller than 9”x13”. The entries may be delivered in baking pans or on disposable cake boards.
- Entries in the “Special” category must be a full recipe. Any shape pan may be used (Bundt, angel food, 9”x13” sheet pan, etc.). The “Special” category may include cinnamon rolls, coffee cakes with fruit or nut toppings, etc.
- How should I prepare my coffee cake to take it to Wendish Fest?
- Please bring your cake in or on a dish or board that you do not need to have returned to you. We get a lot of entries and the task of returning dishes is too much during Wendish Fest. Please cover your cake with plastic wrap or foil for drop off.
- When & where do I need to bring my coffee cake for Wendish Fest?
- Entries must be received at the Dessert Booth on the picnic grounds no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the bake-off contest.
- When & where will you announce the winners?
- The judging will take place beginning at about 10:30am and winners will be announced at 12:30 from the stage on the pavilion.
