Dessert Competition
Dessert Competition
🎉 Shoutout to all our 2024 Sugar Rush Competition Stars! 🍭🍪
This year’s competitors brought their A-game with some of the most amazing, creative, and delicious entries we've ever seen "Candy Land theme! From jaw-dropping dessert displays to out-of-this-world confectionary creations, every entry blew us away! Even our kiddos competition entries were amazing!🌟🍬
Our 2024 Competition winners peoples choice-
Best overall dessert (tasting)- Choc L' More
Best cake/ cupcake tasting- Sherri Ferg
Best cake decorating (professional)- Amy's Custom Cakery
Best cake decorating (intermediate)-What the Cake
Best cupcake decorating- Maddie Cakes
Kids best overall dessert- Vada McClair
Kids decorating- Vada McClair
But guess what?! We’re turning things up a notch for 2025 with new and exciting competitions that will be bigger, bolder, and sweeter than ever! 🍰🎄
Stay tuned for details on how you can join the fun, compete for some awesome prizes, and show off your skills at Sugar Rush 2025! 😋 You don’t want to miss out!
2025 Judges
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Corinda Baum
🍰 Meet Corinda Baum: a multi-time Food Network competitor and Champion with an impressive resume that includes appearances on 4 Food Network shows like Holiday Wars, Buddy (Cake Boss) vs Duff, Road to Halloween Wars, and the last season of Halloween Wars—plus an upcoming show with A&E/Hulu! 🎬👩🍳
Corinda’s expertise in sculpted and 3D cakes, intricate detail, and hyperrealism has earned her residencies at Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA, collaborations with Paranormal Cirque, and a stunning upcoming piece for Field of Screams in Lancaster. 🎃🍪
In addition to being a judge for multiple cake and cookie competitions, Corinda is the owner of Corinda’s Cakery LLC and offers sought-after cake and cookie classes! 🎨✨ She’s even just landed a feature in a major magazine—her talent is everywhere! 💫
With judges like Corinda bringing their expertise, Sugar Rush 2025 is guaranteed to be the sweetest competition yet! We can’t wait to see the amazing treats and creativity our vendors bring to the table. 🍬🎄 -
Jessie Brunner
We’re thrilled to introduce Jessie Brunner from Off the Wall Cakes & Cupcakes as our 2nd official judge for the Sugar Rush 2025 dessert competition! 🍰✨
Jessie brings decades of experience in baking and decorating whimsical, jaw-dropping cakes that are as delicious as they are beautiful. With 5 award-winning recipes in the region and a recent victory on "Icing on the Cake", she knows exactly what it takes to create a show-stopping dessert. 🎂🏆
Her expertise doesn’t stop at the kitchen—Jessie also has extensive experience as a competition judge, making her the perfect fit to evaluate the incredible creations at Sugar Rush 2025. Get ready to impress the best! 👩🍳👨🍳
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and don’t miss your chance to be part of this sweet showdown! 🍭🔥 -
Amy Wasser
We are thrilled to announce our 3rd competition judge for Next year’s Sugar Rush- Dessert Festival: Sugar Rush 2025: Amy Wasser, the talented owner of Amy's Custom Cakery in Dover, PA!
Amy has been immersed in the baking and pastry industry for 17 years, with an impressive journey that began when she discovered her passion for cake decorating at the age of 16 while working in a local grocery store bakery. Inspired by her love of artistry and all things sweet, she pursued her dream by attending the prestigious Baking and Pastry Arts program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. During her time there, Amy gained invaluable hands-on experience working for two highly skilled pastry chefs, further honing her craft.
At just 19 years old, Amy took a bold leap and opened her own bakery, Amy’s Custom Cakery, shortly after graduating. Now celebrating 13 years as a successful business owner, Amy has built a thriving custom cake shop known for its stunning creations and delicious treats.
Amy describes herself as a business-savvy decorator, focusing on combining artistry and profitability in her work. She has a deep appreciation for the creativity, techniques, and effort that go into every cake. As a judge, Amy is excited to bring her expertise and eye for detail to Sugar Rush, where she’ll evaluate everything from intricate designs to the delicious flavors that make each dessert unique.
We are so excited to have Amy join our judging panel and can’t wait to see her in action!