Liquor Helps Win Cock 'n Bull Cake Contest

The latest entry to the menu at a Peddler's Village restaurant includes a secret ingredient: liquor.

The shopping and dining destination in Buckingham on Friday announced the winners of the Cock ‘n Bull .

The “Tipsy Tavern” Pound Cake, created by Diane Decembrino of Sewell, New Jersey, won first place and will be featured on the Cock ‘n Bull menu from February 14 through December 2012, according to Peddler's Village officials.
 
Three dozen contestants competed on January 21 at the Cock ‘n Bull for the chance to have their original cake featured on the menu in honor of the village's 50th anniversary.

Second place went to Donna Zalewski of New Hope for her Apple Almond Cake. Christine Mitchell-Kenney of Upper Black Eddy placed third for her White Buttermilk Cake.
 
Decembrino said the “Tipsy Tavern” recipe was inspired by a vintage whiskey and molasses pound cake served in pubs since the early 1900s. Her recipe substitutes amaretto and brown sugar for those original ingredients.
 
“This change has given the cake a wonderful light almond flavor & perfect density that’s been a hit with our family and friends at many birthday and holiday parties,” Decembrino said in a statement.
 
The judges for the contest included Kerry Burns of Town Crier Bakery, Cock 'n Bull Executive Chef Kevin Nagle and award-winning pastry chef and teacher Debi Lang.
 
The Town Crier Bakery will produce the personal-sized “Tipsy Tavern” Pound Cake for the Cock ‘n Bull’s dessert menu.

And, as a special bonus, if you were born in 1962, you are invited to join Peddler's Village in 2012 during your 50th birthday month to celebrate your special day with a complimentary dinner at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant including “Tipsy Tavern” Pound Cake.

The Birthday Cake Recipe Contest kicked off an exciting year of 50th Anniversary festivities, new events, contests and promotions. For the full schedule and more details on this landmark year, please visit the Peddler’s Village website.