Originally Posted by
QuiltE
You were asking how to present your entry.
Check your fair rules ... some fairs are very specific as to how food entries must be plated, wrapped, etc.
And if not ... will be disqualified.
You also asked when to deliver ... gain check with the posted rules.
Each fair is different on that. Plus some fairs will have different rules regarding food entries vs. quilting, etc.
Agree with the others ... it's not time to start experimenting ...
unless you have a lot of willing taste-testers ready, willing and able.
Your family have persuaded you to enter ... the cake, as is ... that they love you for!
Good Luck!
Please don't muck about with your recipe. Just make it as usual. Present it as directed in fair booklet as per rules - if you have questions, there is usually a convenor to ask) I took my pies and cakes in a laundry basket. Just stacked baking trays on glassware or plastic supports to keep separate. If presenting ONE slice of pie or cake, take the WHOLE cake/pie, cut several slices, set aside the first slice (that's the one which falls apart or gets otherwise marked just being first) then you should be able to get a perfect slice to present as directed.
And have fun! Winning or losing isn't important. Fairs need the entries to make their displays.
I used to make enough entering the local fair to pay for my kids rides - between $60- $80. Great entertainment but a lot of work. I spent two days baking breads, buns, Chelsea buns, coffee cake, usually 4 pies … it was great fun.