Spreading Holiday Cheer with the Great Santa Bake Off
Once again, it’s that time of the year where students compete for the winning title of the Great Santa Bake Off. With the theme being Christmas, Year 9 Food students had to brainstorm what they would bake to best show off the baking skills they acquired over the term. Â
The students began the investigation stage, where they embarked on a culinary journey, learning and practising three distinct baking methods: creaming, one-bowl, and melt and mix. Simultaneously, they delved into the variations of icing, considering three diverse types: velvety buttercream, indulgent chocolate ganache, and elegant royal icing. In anticipation of the Bake Off, they expanded their horizons by delving into the realm of food photography concepts.
The BriefÂ
Their task was clear: create a bake that not only met the technical standards but also looked delicious. But, here’s the twist. Limited by the constraint of having just two lessons for both baking and decorating, each group was allowed a maximum of two edible decorating items to work their magic and had to pick their best two portions for judging. They faced the challenge of time; a mere 30 minute limit to decorate their pieces in a Christmas manner. They only had access to a modest selection of ingredients, including various types of flour, sugar, an array of flavour-enhancing elements, and decorative elements. Despite these limitations, their creativity knew no bounds.
See what the girl’s came up with below:Â
Aleisha and Sophie – Christmas Tree CupcakesÂ
Charli and Ava – Sponge Cake with Strawberries and CreamÂ
Olivia and Mikaela – Small Christmas Cake
Ella and Lucy – Ralph’s ReindeersÂ
Frankie, Layla and Aislinn – Rosemary Focaccia
Chloe and Mali – Snowman CookiesÂ
Annabelle and Ashlee – Sugar Cookies
Grace and Ciara – Reindeer Chocolate CupcakesÂ
Hayden – Christmas Wreath Cookie Cake
The girls were paid a visit by their neighboring class and teachers, who cast their votes for their favorite pieces by dropping small slips of paper into individual cups.
Congratulations to Hayden (Christmas Wreath), Ella and Lucy (Ralph’s Reindeers) and Aleisha and Sophie (Christmas Tree Cupcakes). They all secured a well-deserved victory, sharing the first-place honours in the Great Santa Bake Off. A big round of applause to all the girls for their creative creations! Well done!
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Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
