Do you think you have what it takes to make Miami’s most delectable cupcake? Now is the time for your big, baking reveal at “Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” at The Shops at Sunset Place. Now through Fri., Nov. 4, local residents are invited to submit recipes for their original cupcake concepts. The Challenge will kick off the 2nd Annual “How Sweet It is…A Taste of The Holidays,” a decadent tasting celebration on the evening of Thursday, December 8 to benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
The Shops at Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It is…A Taste of The Holidays” attendees will enjoy an indulgent display of gourmet bites and all-you-can-eat desserts. South Florida’s leading restaurants, sweetest bakeries and premier caterers will transform The Shops into a paradise of lavish dessert and culinary creations. The evening will also include a kid zone with family-friendly activities such as cookie decorating, face painting and more.
“As we gear up for our premier event, How Sweet It Is…A Taste Of The Holidays, residents have an opportunity to share their delicious cupcake recipes as part of this great dessert-filled celebration,” said Claudia Marquez, director of mall marketing at The Shops at Sunset Place. “Cupcakes are wildly popular right now and they were an obvious choice for our dessert-themed competition at The Shops at Sunset Place.”
“Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” invites local residents to submit an original recipe of their favorite cupcake concept. A selection committee will review the recipe submissions and select a limited few to compete. The finalists will be asked to prepare their cupcake concept, which will then be judged live at The Shops at Sunset Place on Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. The competition will be hosted by local food editors, anchor/reporters and various local celebrity guest judges.
The panel of celebrity judges will sample the cupcakes and base the winning decision on taste, creativity and presentation during the special competition. One finalist will be selected to win a $200 Simon American Express Gift Card and have his or her photo taken to be featured as the winner of “The Cupcake Challenge” in SOMI Magazine.
Recipes for “Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” can be submitted to The Shops at Sunset Place Management Office, 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 350, South Miami, FL 33143, Attn: “The Cupcake Challenge” or via email to CMarquez@simon.com. Entries must include the name of the cupcake creation, brief written concept description, ingredients and cooking instructions. The entrant’s name, address, phone number and email address must also be included. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 4, 2011. For additional information, visit www.simon.com or call (305) 663-0482.