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.
For the final test, the tent was filled with "posh car" shines as bakers attempted mirror glazes over genoise sponges. This round saw several "starting again" moments, with Candice , Benjamina , and Val all forced to redo their efforts due to failed sponges or runny glazes. Results: Star Baker and First Farewells
: 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". [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.
At the end of the weekend, the judges had to make their first tough decisions: 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:
: Whether he was forgetting cinnamon or dealing with a splitting glaze, Selasi remained unflappable. This round saw several "starting again" moments, with
: 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