The Kraft Manufacturing plant in Lowville, New York has announced they’re going for the sweetest prize possible, a Guinness World Record. They’re attempting to reclaim a record that was taken from them after a Russian Company set the new bar back in 2017.
So what record are they attempting? Kraft received the Guinness World Records title for the largest cheesecake in 2013 and they hope to beat the current record by 5,000 pounds.
The cheesecake Kraft Heinz plans to unveil at this weekend’s Cream Cheese Festival will top out at 15,000 pounds made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese from the Lowville plant. That comes out to around 13,500 pounds of cheesecake filling, 870 pounds of graham cracker crumbs, and 300 pounds of sugar. The cheesecake will be 11 feet, 6 inches in diameter. The current record holder had a diameter of 9 feet, 2 inches.
That is a lot of cheesecake and boy does this online contributor love cheesecake! There is no word whether or not any toppings will be included in the record attempt, but if they were to have some one would hope it would be cherries or strawberries.
When the Guinness World Record is attempted on Saturday, Kraft will have to follow strict guidelines when it comes to record attempts involving food. According to Guinness, the company must adhere to the following.
- The challenger must demonstrate that the food has been prepared according to local food hygiene standard laws – for example, by preparing the food in the presence of an appropriate inspector.
- The food needs to be kept in hygienic conditions throughout the attempt of the record. This must be confirmed by the inspector, who must state in their report that the food was safe to eat at the point at which the food was distributed.
- Where the food is prepared in a commercial kitchen, copies of the food hygiene certification of that kitchen must be provided.
- After the attempt, the food items must be divided and distributed or donated for general consumption by humans. It is the responsibility of the challenger to demonstrate to Guinness World Records that all efforts to distribute the food to humans have been taken.
- Prior to the attempt, the challenger must submit their plans for food distribution to Guinness World Records for pre-approval.
We wish the Kraft company the best of luck and if they need someone to help consume the cheesecake, I would be happy to help.
The Highest-Rated Bakeries in Central New York
A recent report from Restaurant Clicks named the top 12 bakeries in America. Appearing in 10th place was the overrated Levain bakery in New York City.
Here’s a few bakeries from Central New York that are more deserving of such recognition.
Sweet Life of a Baker
You can find this hidden gem at 552 Sherrill Road in Sherrill. Boasting a 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google reviews, residents can’t get enough of their cinnamon rolls, brownies, and other desserts.
Raved one reviewer:
“Andrea recently made a gender reveal cake that surpassed my expectations! It was beautifully decorated and tasted great! You can definitely tell how much pride she takes in her work and how much love she puts into her bakes.”
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The Waterville Standard Bakery
Earning a solid 4.8 out of 5 Google review stars, The Waterville Standard Bakery has earned a loyal customer base for their rolls, croissants, scones, and other morning goodies. You can find them at 128 E Main Street in Waterville.
Said one customer:
“What an absolute gem for this bakery to be here upstate. I lived and traveled all over. I’ve had my fair share of baked goods. Phenomenal service, OUTSTANDING delicious quality of baked goods every single time. You can truly taste the love and passion put into everything they do. First come first serve, so get in before they sell out of whatever you’re looking for.”
Mrs. Kelder’s Cakes
With Google reviewers giving Mrs. Kelder’s Cakes a resounding 4.8 stars out of 5, customers are flocking to this gorgeous bakery located at 137 E Seneca Street in Manlius. This place earned a dedicated following because of its artisanal cupcakes and cookies.
One reviewer wrote:
“I recently moved from the Washington DC area and was introduced to Mrs. Kelder’s Cupcakes by a dear friend of mine. I was blown away by these deliciously scrumptious, tasty, perfectly textured cupcakes, especially the red velvet cupcake. It made me realize how overrated DC’s Georgetown Cupcakes are in comparison to what Mrs. Kelder’s produces.We are so lucky to have this delightfully decadent bakery in Upstate New York!”
Honeycomb Bakery
Earning a solid 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google reviews, Honeycomb Bakery in Syracuse takes the cake – literally. You can sink your teeth into some of the area’s best donuts, cheesecakes, and croissants, at 315 Nottingham Road in Syracuse.
“So I went there for the first time yesterday. It was at closing time so they didn’t have a ton of stuff to try but they suggested a buttery croissant….Baby, let me tell you to run do not walk. They will be on my dinner table at Easter time for sure. They were so good I went back in and brought another one.”
Florentine Pastry Shop
With a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, historic Florentine Pastry Shop at 667 Bleeker Street in Utica deserves national recognition. This place has been going strong since 1928 and has never cut corners when serving up quality sweets and treats to the community.
Said one review:
“Delicious, authentic, beautiful pastries! So glad we found this cafe. Cappuccino was spot on. Friendly staff. Great experience.”
HeartStone Artisan Bakery
You can find this delightful bakery at 11 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia. Earning a mighty 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google reviews, fans say they cannot get enough of this bakery’s pies, cookies and sandwiches.
Wrote one loyal customer:
“When I tell you this is the BEST bakery I’ve ever been to, I really mean it! I was in town for 6 weeks for fertility treatments, and I think we came to this bakery every other day for pastries and bread. I would drive the 17 hours again in a heartbeat for a loaf of their sourdough bread! I also loved their danishes and mini pies!”
Knead to Eat Bakery and Cafe
Earning 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews, Knead to Eat is making waves for its delicious breakfasts, tasty treats, and delicious macaroons. You can find this precious bakery at 53 Franklin Street in Utica.
“Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection I would love to have more of these restaurants close to home. If we are ever in the area again we will most definitely stop here for breakfast.”
Pastry Palace Bakery
Located at 6499 E Seneca Turnpike in Jamesville, Pastry Palace Bakery scores an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google reviews. This place earned high marks for its whipped cream, cookies, and other confectionary delights.
Said one fan:
“Fran bakes everything fresh and just incredible. His different flavored arugula cookies melt in your mouth. You can see and taste the love that goes into every bite.”
Wicked Sweets By Alyssa
Google reviewers gave this place an impressive 4.8 out of 5 stars. Located at 1402 Champlin Avenue in Utica, this bakery earned its stripes for their cakes.
Said one review:
“Alyssa made a cake for our wedding and it was so perfect!! We did vanilla cake with a raspberry filling which everyone loved, so delicious. We have had it a few times now and it always comes out good. Definitely would recommend her for any cake you need.”
Flour & Salt Bakery
With a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars, Flour & Salt Bakery can claim to be Central New York’s best. You can find them at 7 Maple Avenue in Hamilton. Customers say you need to try their breads, pies, cupcakes and rolls.
“Baguettes are exceptional. I hate to share and jeopardize my chance of getting one but its crazy there are any left by late morning.”
