McClelland Birthday Cake Baking Competition
Sunday 13 October 2024
In celebration of Frankie the Gnome’s first birthday at McClelland on October 13 we are searching for the best home baked birthday cake.
We have gathered three creative cake minds who are very excited to see what you bring to the plate!
Whilst this is a competition, participation and enjoyment should be the main motivators to join in.
Cakes will be judged on their flavour, texture and general appearance.
Judges
Louie Digby – Digby Cakes
Amy Minichiello – A Mini Kitchen
Noel Black – McClelland Head Chef
Louie Digby – Digby Cakes @digbycakes
Digby Cakes has evolved from Louie’s love of baking, entertaining and learning. She loves designs that are different, wow-factor and that make people feel special.
Louie believes they're not only delicious, beautiful and fun, but they also bring people together.
Amy Minichiello – A Mini Kitchen @amy_minichiello_
Amy is a self-taught cook, Baker of cakes, storyteller and memory maker. She believes that food memories are at the very centre of our hearts and that through storytelling and in conversation they have the power to transport us, creating a ripple effect of emotion. Her first cookbook, Recipes in the Mail, was published last year.
Noel Black – McClelland Head Chef
Noel began his career with an apprenticeship in Calgary, Canada. Loving the snow - he moved to the mountains for a couple of seasons at Heather Mountain Lodge in Golden, BC to heli-ski and learn great regional cuisine from accomplished Canadian chef Dan Brako. Hyatt Regency Calgary came next before deciding to move Down Under for a working holiday – and he never left. Noel worked for Grand Hyatt Melbourne for seven years, predominantly in events, before making the move to Frankston.
Competition Regulations
- Each exhibitor is only allowed one exhibit.
- All cakes will be sliced & tasted by judging panel (not available for public tastings).
- Cakes must be able to be cut into minimum 6 slices (not cupcakes).
- All ingredients must be listed on identification form received upon successful application.
- The competition is open to non-professional/home/novice cooks only.
- The birthday cake must be home-made. No ready-made mixes or icing will be permitted.
- Cakes can be iced & filled if desired- no fresh cream.
- Added store bought decoration/s will not be more important than cake baking execution in judging process.
Entry
$25 per entrant, you will receive 1 complimentary ticket to judging presentation.
McClelland will take all care, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibit.
The competition is strictly limited to 50 entries and they will be accepted on a first entered basis.
Entries close at 4pm, Tuesday 8 October 2024, unless application limit is reached prior.
Registration
Upon successful registration you will be emailed your information form and unique identification number to be completed and submitted with your cake between 9.30am-11.00am on Sunday 13th October 2024.
You will also receive your ticket to the Birthday Cake Judging Presentation awards.
Delivery
Exhibits Due:
9.30am – 11.00am* Sunday 13th October 2024
* The day will be busy, we suggest you aim to deliver your cake as early as possible to avoid having to walk a long way from parking with your cake.
* Please note exhibits will not be refrigerated.
Delivery must be made to The Pavilion.
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Judging Presentation:
2.30pm – 3.30pm Sunday 13th October.
This will be a ticketed event.
Exhibits Released:
At the conclusion of presentations on Sunday 13th October.
Cake judging Presentation:
Additional tickets to the presentation may be purchased for friends and family through McClelland website
$20 per adult, $10 per child
Tickets include: A slice of Frankie’s birthday cake from Louie at Digby Cakes and a glass of bubbles or mineral water
Prizes:
1st - $250 McClelland Voucher
2nd - $100 McClelland Voucher
3rd - $50 McClelland Voucher
*Vouchers can be used in the Design Store or Harry’s Cafe
Other prizes may be awarded at the judges’ discretion
Winners Announced
What a day! In celebration of Frankie's first birthday, we welcomed home bakers to create their very best cake in our first McClelland birthday cake baking competition. With the expert help of Louie Digby, Amy Minichiello and our Head Chef Noel we are thrilled to announce the following winners:
First Prize: 2208 Katrina Hutchins
Second Prize: 2213 Harry Archbold
Third Prize: 2216 Cassie Coventry
People's Choice 2207: Kaitlyn Eddy.
Thank you for your extraordinary baking skills to support and celebrate our beloved Frankie!
While we awarded these four prizes, we want to thank all those that submitted their delicious entries and for all those that voted in People's Choice.
Happy birthday Frankie!
