Bakers were tasked with creating a moist, perfectly permeated drizzle cake in two hours. Highlights included Selasi's cardamom-heavy citrus cake, which established him as the coolest baker in the tent, and Tom's "gin and tonic" cake that was so boozy it apparently left the judges feeling a bit lightheaded.
: Sadly, Lee Banfield was the first to leave the tent. His St. Clements drizzle cake was noted for having a regrettable texture, and he never quite found his footing in the subsequent rounds. Notable Moments
At the end of the weekend, the judges had to make their first tough decisions: [S7E1] Cake Week
Mary Berry’s recipe for 12 Jaffa cakes proved trickier than expected. The bakers had to master a fatless sponge, consistent orange jelly, and tempered chocolate. Selasi took first place, while Lee and Val struggled at the bottom of the gingham altar.
Welcome back to the tent! The latest season of the competition has officially kicked off, and what better way to start than with the quintessential . This episode introduced us to twelve new amateur bakers eager to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry under the watchful (and pun-filled) eyes of Mel and Sue. The Challenges: Drizzles, Jaffa Cakes, and Mirrors Bakers were tasked with creating a moist, perfectly
The debut episode of Series 7 set the bar high with three distinct challenges designed to test basic skills and advanced finesse:
It was a classic opening that reminded us why we love this show—plenty of heart, a few soggy bottoms, and some genuinely stunning bakes. His St
: When Benjamina was overwhelmed by her runny icing, Sue Perkins offered the perfect tent-side mantra: "Every second spent crying is a second less to show how good you are".