Iron Cupcake Challenge

This past weekend I was asked to be on a panel of judges for The Iron Cupcake Challenge held at The Green Apple Bistro in Moorestown, New Jersey. My judging companions were E of Foodaphilia and Vince Frank of Swanky Bubbles. We all had a lot of fun judging, and, believe it or not, picking a winner was extremely difficult.

The Iron Cupcake Challenge is a local meetup group where any local bakers and food enthusiasts can join for a monthly cupcake face-off. Kati Angelini of Kati's KupCakes organizes the event the NJ/Philly area where each month a new ingredient is presented, and all participants bake their interpretation of the ingredient in cupcake fashion. Proceeds go to a different charity each month (Ronald McDonald House was this month's recipient), and the victor goes home with a crown and a $100 check.
Judges' table.

Next month's cupcake challenge flavor is pumpkin (hello, Autumn!) and the event will be held at The Pop Shop (hello, 30 varieties of grilled cheese!) in Collingswood, NJ. If you think you've got what it takes to be the next Iron Cupcake Champion, join up and pony up the $15 entry fee. You know you've always dreamt of winning a local bake-off!

Iron Cupcake Challenge: Moorestown
The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108
Sunday, October 25, 5 pm