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Cupcake Wars

Students will make 12 mini cupcakes, using an original recipe. Each group's cupcake will have a base and topping and is inspired by the theme. Presentation is a must!

Rubric Code: Z2W79W3

By vcatfield

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Subject: Vocational

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: 9-12

Cupcake Wars
	Below Expectations (N/A)	Approaching Expectations (N/A)	Meets Expectations (N/A)	Above Expectations (N/A)
Required Elements	Below Expectations The group had 2 or less of the following: -12 cupcakes -all decorated the same -original recipe cake -original recipe icing -followed theme	Approaching Expectations The group had 3 of the following: -12 cupcakes -all decorated the same -original recipe cake -original recipe icing -followed theme	Meets Expectations The group had 4 of the following: -12 cupcakes -all decorated the same -original recipe cake -original recipe icing -followed theme	Above Expectations The group had all of the following: -12 cupcakes -all decorated the same -original recipe cake -original recipe icing -followed theme -
Attractiveness	Below Expectations The cupcakes is distractinly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.	Approaching Expectations The cupcakes is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Little thought was put into the design.	Meets Expectations The cupcakes are attractive in terms of design and neatness. Color choice and decorations are thought out but execution is lacking.	Above Expectations The cupcakes are exceptionally attractive in terms of design and neatness. Color choice and decorations are thought out and executed well.
Recipe	Below Expectations Recipe is missing major components and baking wasn't successful	Approaching Expectations Recipe baked but taste and texture are off. Components were all there but ratios were off.	Meets Expectations Recipe created a cupcake with with good texture and taste. Components were all there and in correct ratio.	Above Expectations Recipe created a cupcake with excellent texture and taste. All components were is correct ratio and recipe needs no adjustments.
Icing	Below Expectations Recipe for icing is missing major components and wasn't successful	Approaching Expectations Recipe for icing worked but taste and texture are off. Components were all there but ratios were off.	Meets Expectations Recipe for icing created good texture and taste. Components were all there and in correct ratio. Successful icing.	Above Expectations Recipe for icing created excellent texture and taste. All components were is correct ratio and recipe needs no adjustments.
Focus on Theme	Below Expectations No effort to incorporate theme.	Approaching Expectations Cohesive theme for all cupcakes, but not creative.	Meets Expectations Theme is clear and cupcakes are attractive.	Above Expectations Creative interpretation of theme. Theme incorporated into both flavor of cupcakes & decorations.
Presentation	Below Expectations No special decorations.	Approaching Expectations Very few decorations.	Meets Expectations Use of decorations enhances theme but are store bought.	Above Expectations Use of decorations enhances theme. Decorations are made from scratch and are creative.
Taste of Cupcake	Below Expectations Little or no flavor. Special ingredients detract from cupcake flavor.	Approaching Expectations Over baked, over mixed, lacks texture.	Meets Expectations Flavorful but... taste like muffin.	Above Expectations Full of flavor, ingredients well blended, good texture.

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Vocational

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