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All proceeds to benefit the YWCA programs for homeless women and children struggling to break the cycle of poverty; and our Young Woman of Achievement scholarship for a low-income student working to break the cycle of poverty by furthering her education.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Two Divisions: Advanced Competition (12-3 p.m.)
This division will feature pre-decorated cakes in a themed competition. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded to the top three of fifteen cakes. These cakes will be pre-sold for $50 each. To purchase a cake, contact the YWCA at 217-221-9922.

Extreme Division (1-4 p.m.)
This division will feature 4 cake decorating teams to perform in an EXTREME LIVE CAKE COMPETITION. They will perform in the Fountain Court area of the Mall, and will be competing for the very coveted Cake-a-Palooza Traveling Trophy to proudly display at their business establishment. KHQA-TV will emcee the competition.

NEW TO CAKE-A-PALOOZA!
Tastes of the Tri-State
This is a new event that features samples from some of the finest dessert caterers in the area! A punch card with eight tastings will be for sale for $10 and can be used to visit any of the vendors.
Featured Vendors:
YWCA – Gourmet Cupcakes
County Market – Wedding Cake
Starbucks – Coffee and Hot Cocoa
Kreative Kakes – Cheesecake
NuFIT For You – Dark Chocolate Brownie with raspberry drizzle
Kirlins Hallmark – Fudge
Kacie’s Cookies – Cookies
Corrine’s Confection Perfection – Mini Gourmet Cupcakes
You can visit with the businesses making this a great opportunity for those planning weddings, anniversaries, and other events and need some awesome desserts.

Children's Activities and Games
Enjoy an enchanted walk with royal prizes, decorate a crown with Cinderella, and plant a magic bean with Jack!! Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess!

YWCA Raffle and Information
The YWCA will have a table set up with available information to learn about our Women of Achievement Raffle. Also for sale will be raffle tickets for gift baskets. Information will be provided on our programs, and how we "Eliminate Racism and Empower Women" and how to get involved.

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CAKE-A-PALOOZA IDEAS, TIPS AND WEBSITES

Cake POPS!

A Cake Ball or Pop is a luscious bite of cake and frosting mixed up into a ball, then rolled or dipped in something, usually chocolate, nuts or sprinkles. You can put it on a lollipop stick or place in a little paper cup. These look so cute in a grouping and wrapped up in cellophane and a bow! Here are some great websites to check out this new cake craze: You can also Google images of Cake Pops and Cake Pop Displays for lots of ideas. See the following links for more information:

www.instructables.com/id/Cake-Pops www.bakerella.com www.wilton.com/pops www.cakepops.org

Non-Edible Gift Cakes

Maybe you have seen one of these at a baby or wedding shower. It is a gift that looks like a cake, but it ISN’T!!! Non Edible Gift Cakes are the latest craze. They are a creative gift that also acts as a centerpiece for a party or a shower. Baby shower gift cakes are typically made of Disposable Diaper Tiers and they are embellished with baby toys and other necessities. Other Gift Cakes are made with rolled towels and other embellishments. Themed ideas are endless. Check these websites for ideas:

jacksnjillscakes.blogspot.com/p/non-edible-cakes.html
www.arizonababycakes.com/BabyCakes.html
cutiebootycakes.blogspot.com/2008/07/and-for-moms-expecting-boys.html
www.invitationsbydaisy.com/cakes.html
www.ehow.com/info_8427964_nonedible-cake-ideas.html

RECIPES:

Marshmallow Fondant -- http://www.food.com/recipe/marshmallow-fondant-255227

Buttercream Frosting -- http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Buttercream-Icing

Royal Icing -- http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Royal-Icing

OTHER RESOURCES:

www.cakecentral.com     www.wilton.com     www.cakeworkscentral.com
www.simplecakedecorating.com     www.sugarcraft.com     www.cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com
www.hellocupcakebook.com/     www.topsite.com/best/cupcake     www.loveisfan.com/
www.flickr.com     www.youtube.com