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KHQA had a blast at the
second annual
YWCA Cake-A-Palooza
on February 11, 2012.
Proceeds from the event
went to benefit the YWCA.

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Read all about the second annual YWCA Cake-A-Palooza:
Love is ... Kreative Kakes
YWCA Cake-A-Palooza: Have your cake and eat it, too!

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.

LIST OF EVENTS:
Silent Cake Auction & Cake Competition from 12-3 p.m.
EXTREME Live Cake Competition from 1-4 p.m.
Children's Activities and Games from 12-4 p.m.
YWCA Raffle and Information from 12-4 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Costume Parade at 2 p.m.
Cupcake Land (Gourmet Cupcakes)

Click here to find out more about the 2012 Cake A Palooza, to see a full schedule of events, for a list of divisions, for tips and guidelines, for registration and fees, to see how to volunteer, for a cake competiton entry form, and to view guidelines from the Adams County Health Department.

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More KHQA stories about the 2011 YWCA Cake-A-Palooza:
Curing your sweet tooth at Cake-A-Palooza
YWCA's 2nd annual Cake-A-Palooza kick-off

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

NEW THIS YEAR, the Non-Edible Gift Cake Pre-Decorated Cake Division

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