Institute 193’s Autumnal Equinox Bake-off
Saturday, September 20 | 2 PM
215 N Limestone, Lexington, KY
Tickets: $25

Institute 193 is thrilled to announce the winner of our Bake-off for the Autumnal Equinox, celebrating the crave worthy, wonderful world of Fall Baked Goods!

We all gathered for an afternoon of tasting, mingling, and friendly competition as local bakers brought their best to the table. From salty goods to sweet goods, foccacia to scones, snacking cakes to canelé’s, and everything in between, we served up a joyful spread of creativity and flavor.

Judges:
Chapi Johnson - Wild Lab Bakery
Eli Francis - Engrained Bakery
Chystina Powers - Power Puff Pastry
Isabelle Morgan - Pearls Pizza

Winners:
Best Overall - Paul Michael Brown’s Canelé
Most Delicious (Sweet) - Kate Duncan’s carrot cupcakes
Most Delicious (Savory) - Anne Allen’s herb encrusted pesto focaccia
Most Surprising - Dianna Settles and Z O’Sullivan’s matcha and black sesame butter mochi
Most Beautiful - Annaliese McFarlane’s mini loaf style chai cakes with pear jam and cream cheese frosting
People’s Choice - Rachel Schaefer’s tomato basil cheddar scones