Competition is Battered in Cupcake War, But Three Rise to the Top in SCCC's Cupcake Wars Competition

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17 SCCC baking program students clashed in a battle for judges’ taste buds in the College’s Culinary Arts Program first-of-its-kind Cupcake Wars competition last Friday

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Erin Hoelle's summer sangria cupcake with passion fruit mousse (pictured center) took first place in Suffolk County Community College's Cupcake Wars.

Photo by: Victoria Pendzick, courtesy of SUNY Suffolk.

Brentwood, NY - April 11th, 2016 - Erin Hoele’s summer sangria cupcake with passion fruit mousse bested the competition as 17 Suffolk County Community College baking program students clashed in a battle for judges’ taste buds in the College’s Culinary Arts Program first-of-its-kind Cupcake Wars competition last Friday.
 
Each student competitor had three hours to create a dozen cupcakes consisting of a cake, filling, icing and decoration.

The student combatants were judged on sanitation, organization, taste, texture, consistency, appearance and creativity by a panel of five professionals.
 
Who battered the competition? The winners are:
 

  • 1st Place - $300, baker’s tools gift bag, gift certificate for a uniform and a baking book
    • Erin Hoelle of Ridge, NY - Summer Sangria Cupcake with Passion Fruit Mousse
       
  •  2nd Place - $200, baker’s tools gift bag, gift certificate for a uniform and a baking book
    • Lynn Paterson of West Babylon, NY - Citrus Cupcake with Yuzo Curd and Tequilla Lime filling
  • 3rd Place - $100, baker’s tools gift bag, gift certificate for a uniform and a baking book
    • Katelyn Stahl of Islip, NY - Chocolate Chili Cupcake with Chili Fudge and Orange Pastry Cream

Judging the competition were:

  • Brian Fishman - owner of Sweet Karma Bakery located in Plainview, NY. The contest winner will intern at Brian’s shop working directly under his guidance.
     
  • David Dombroff - owner of The Rolling Pin Bakeries in Setauket and Bay Shore, NY
     
  • Richard Freilich - Director of The Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts Program
     
  • Christina DeLustro - Coordinator of The Baker’s Workshop at Suffolk County Community College
     
  • Richard Amster - Fulltime Chef Instructor of the Suffolk County Community College Baking Program
 

Photos

  • First place winner of SCCC's Cupcake Wars, Erin Hoelle, pictured with her Summer sangria cupcake with passion fruit mousse. Photo by: Victoria Pendzick, courtesy of SUNY Suffolk.