Last Updated on September 21, 2025 by Lisa Keys
Creating original recipes for a baking contest is a challenge. There is nothing more gratifying than to have qualified food professionals judge your recipe and declare it a winner. You will find a few of my most popular award winning recipes in this round-up.
You can also learn more about the day in the life of a cook-off contestant and how to enter and win contests from my friend Lanie over at The Vintage Cook.
1
Angel Food Cake with Lemon Ganache
Light and lemony and so easy to make. Im so proud of my Pennsylvania fair blue ribbon winner. It's a showstopper!
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2
Smoothie Bowl Cake
National grand prize winner. This delightful cake won the Eggland's Best Recipe Contest. It's a luscious twist on the ever popular smoothie bowl.
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3
Middleberry Scones
A jam packed whole grain scone. This is a Pillsbury Bake-Off contest winning recipe. Back in the day a finalist spot at the Pillsbury Bake Off was a huge honor. I placed 3 different years.
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4
Sweet Yellow Cornbread, Sausage and Tomato Pie with a Garlic Cream Drizzle
I was lucky enough to be a contestant in the National Cornbread Festival Cook Off down in South Pittsburg, TN. There is nothing like homemade corn bread and this national recipe contest and cook-off is one of the best in the country. I placed second. I love cooking in a Lodge cast iron skillet.
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5
Chocolate Raspberry Avalanche Cake
One of my very favorite cakes that has won multiple awards from Crisco, King Arthur Flour and local fairs. A blue ribbon winner 100%.
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6
Smokehouse Cranberry Cheese Bread
Grand prize winner of the National Festival of Breads. Perfect bake for Thanksgiving. Makes the best turkey sandwich.
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7
Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Cake
Winner of the LardLovers recipe contest due to its nice balance of tart and sweet flavors. If you love strawberry rhubarb pie you will love this cake, too.
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8
Salted Chocolate Pear Pound Cake
Contes winner from USA Pears. Moist and flavorful scented with cardamon and coffee. Bake 2 and share one!
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