[s13e1] Cake — Week

For the final challenge, the bakers had to create a they had lived in. This required serious structural integrity and smart sponge choices.

The season began with a request for . The judges were looking for precision and personality. [S13E1] Cake Week

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 For the final challenge, the bakers had to

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" The judges were looking for precision and personality

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Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our first baker. Despite being a pre-show favorite, Hassan was the first to leave the tent after his showstopper failed to make up for his previous struggles.

Next, the bakers moved "across the pond" to tackle a classic American Red Velvet Cake