The season began with a request for . The judges were looking for precision and personality.
Sandro impressed with chocolate pots filled with red-wine ganache and topped with a rose. Janusz also took an early lead with professional-looking chocolate sponges featuring boozy cherries. [S13E1] Cake Week
Next, the bakers moved "across the pond" to tackle a classic American Red Velvet Cake The season began with a request for
Many bakers struggled with the amount of food coloring needed to get that iconic hue. Toby managed to win this round, while Hassan , Pau Man , and Tom found themselves at the bottom of the pack. The Showstopper: A Cake "Home" Janusz also took an early lead with professional-looking
Abdul's cakes featured little cacti that the judges joked looked a bit like "gangrenous thumbs," though luckily the flavor was "succulent". The Technical Challenge: Red Velvet Cake
The Tent is Back! A Recap of [S13E1] Cake Week 🍰 The wait is finally over! The Great British Baking Show (or Bake Off for our UK friends) has returned for its 13th season, and we kicked things off exactly where we should: . Twelve new bakers entered the iconic white tent, ready to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their sponges, structure, and (hopefully) some stunning decoration. The Signature Challenge: Mini Sandwich Cakes