Daily Briefing: Meet 'Your Favorite Cake' at the Kentucky State Fair

Good morning, Louisville! Happy Friday! (You can read today's eNewspaper here .)

Today we can expect a break from the sun with possible showers and a chance for thunder storms. The high will be about 88.

Here are the top headlines :

We have a winner in, arguably, the most competitive and cared-about culinary category at the Kentucky State Fair. Meet the "Your Favorite Cake" blue ribbon winner and see the recipe here.

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Featured Gallery

The experts began with a few dozen from-scratch cakes, narrowed those down to 10, then to five, then to the top three, while considering texture, frosting, general appearance and flavor. After countless tastes, they agreed on the victor. See all the cakes from the "Your Favorite Cake" blue ribbon competition at the Kentucky State Fair in our gallery.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

Until next time,

Ray

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Meet 'Your Favorite Cake' at the Kentucky State Fair