Goldilocks Cake Decorating Contest 2015

Future pastry chefs shine at Goldilocks' 9th Intercollegiate Cake Decorating Challenge (ICDC) last March 7, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia.

Out of countless schools who submitted entries, six (6) finalists were chosen: Far Eastern University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Pangasinan State Uniersity, St. Anne College of Lucena, Western Institute of Technology Iloilo and Gabriel Taborin College of Davao.

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A new twist on the mechanics awaited the contestants for this season. In five hours or less, a group of four per team were expected to decorate a debut inspired cake (using whipped creme) and a wedding cake (using fondant). Sharing one central supply bin, they have access to a full array of decorative materials (sprinkles, candies, toppers and dyes) with Avoset Pour N Whip as their base ingredient. Having no prior knowledge on the cake theme nor decorating parameters, it was up to the team's imagination and talent to best out their competitors.

[caption id="attachment_5024" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Western Institute of Technology Iloilo[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5023" align="aligncenter" width="499"] St. Anne College of Lucena[/caption]
The distinguished panel of judges include noted chefs Penk Ching and Aileen Anastacio, Rich's Products Corporation (exclusive distributor of Avoset) Business Development Manager Michael Go, Yummy Magazine Editor-In-Chief Pauleen Chang-Afable and Goldilocks endorser and culinary aficionado Judy Ann Santos Agoncillo. Each design was graded based on creativity (35%), appearance (35%), technique (15%) and use of materials (15%).


A third cake with no particular theme was also decorated and Gabriel Taborin College of Davao won the Avoset Bonus Round.

9th ICDC Debutante Cake Category Winners

[caption id="attachment_4996" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Debutante Cake 3rd place from St. Anne College of Lucena[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4997" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Debutante Cake 2nd place from Western Institute of Technology Iloilo[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5000" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Debutante Cake 1st place from Polytechnic University of the Philippines[/caption]

9th ICDC Wedding Cake Category Winners

[caption id="attachment_4995" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Wedding Cake 3rd place from Pangasinan State University[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4999" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Wedding Cake 2nd place from Polytechnic University of the Philippines[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4998" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Wedding Cake 1st place from Western Institute of Technology Iloilo[/caption]

Reigning overall champion Western Institute of Technology Iloilo didn't have to pass on the ICDC traveling trophy - they won the grand prize once more! A baking showcase worth P250,000 and trophy is awarded for their school plus Goldilocks GCs worth P10,000 and medals. Corresponding prizes were also given to the category winners and runners-up.

"Goldilocks and Avoset have given Culinary Arts students something to aspire for. I'm proud of these students, and competing on the kitchen stage really validates all their hard work." - Chef Penk Ching

Apart from the Intercollegiate Cake Decorating Challenge, the audience was treated to a range of activities including a Cake Decorating workshop, a Decorating Relay by culinary schools, a Decorate Your Cake booth, an Avoset booth and a wall display of ICDC entries.

"The growing success of the Goldilocks Cake Expo and the Intercollegiate Cake Decorating Challenge is so inspiring. As cake and pastry arts gain more acceptance and prominence in the country, you can be sure that Goldilocks will continue to do its part in promoting these disciplines at the student-level." - Cherry Caluya, Marketing Director of Goldilocks

I felt proud with the cake I decorated at home last November, but it was nowhere near the ones showcased in this competition. Haha! Nonetheless we all had fun doing it! Goodluck on your future endeavors participants and congratulations to Goldilocks for another successful event! :)

P.S. - Thanks to Sir Alwin of The City Roamer for graciously sharing some of his photos :)

Goldilocks Cake Decorating Contest 2015

Source: https://www.geekykitch.com/2015/03/recap-9th-goldilocks-intercollegiate.html

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