Great Colorado Cupcake Challenge
April 4, 2009

Over 100 people joined the fun on Saturday, April 4 when the Gabby Gourmet Show broadcast the “Colorado Cupcake Tasting” live from Steve's Snappin' Dogs on 3525 E. Colfax, at Monroe from 1-3pm.

Seven yummy cupcake bakers shared tips on their unique creations and brought samples for judging by local celebrities. The fun family-friendly event was free and open to the public.

Channel 7’s Lisa Hidalgo along with Gabby Gourmet and Steve’s Snappin’ Dog’s own Steve Ballas were the event emcees.

Participating cupcake bakers included: Happy Cakes, Lovely Confections, Yum Yums Delights, The Shoppe, Big Fat Cupcake, Hi*Rise Handcrafted Breads, Nomelie Cupcakes.

Results:

Best Looking Cupcake: High*Rise Breads

Moistness: The Shoppe / Big Fat Cupcake

Richness: The Shoppe

Icing: Big Fat Cupcake

Originality: High*Rise Breads

Overall: The Shoppe / Big Fat Cupcake

Best Combined Overall: Big Fat Cupcake
 

Participants:

Big Fat Cupcakes
129 Adams St
Denver, CO 80206
303-322-2253
www.bigfatcupcake.com

Happy Cakes
3815 W. 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
303-477-3556
www.happycakesdenver.com

Hi*Rise Breads
2162 Larimer
Denver, CO 80205
303-296-3656
www.hirisedenver.com

Lovely Confections
1489 Steele Street, Unit C
Denver CO 80206
720-524-7770
www.lovelyconfectionsbakery.com

Nomelie Cupcakes (Opening May 1st)
19751 E. Main St. Suite R5
Parker, CO 80134.
303-805-2607
www.nomeliecupcakes.com

The Shoppe
3103 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-322-3969
www.theshoppedenver.com

Yum Yums Delights
450 E. 17th Avenue #106
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-623-0572
www.yumyumsdelights.com