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Eight bakers compete, preparing delicious springtime desserts for the chance to win the grand prize of $50,000.
Episodes (6)
1. Berry Naked
Aired 10 April 2016 • 43 min
Spring means it's time to get fruity, so for the preheat challenge, eight of America's best bakers undertake a shortcake makeover using any fruit but berries. To stay in the competition, the bakers will have to create berry naked cakes.
2. Great Outdoors
Aired 17 April 2016 • 43 min
The remaining bakers take on outdoor activities with a pre-heat ballpark snack dessert made from classic ballpark treats like popcorn and soft pretzels; the bakers attempt to create barbecue imposter desserts.
3. Bake the Rainbow
Aired 24 April 2016 • 43 min
In the pre-heat, the six remaining bakers must make yummy dippers and create a sweet fondue; for the main heat, bakers must produce glorious rainbow desserts to stay in the game.
4. Sweet Toothed Farmer
Aired 1 May 2016 • 43 min
The five remaining bakers are tasked with transforming farm-fresh vegetables into delectable desserts; in the main-heat, the bakers pay homage to a traditional farmhouse breakfast with bacon and egg-themed confections.
5. Moms Love Chocolate
Aired 8 May 2016 • 43 min
In the pre-heat, the four remaining bakers take inspiration from typical Mother's Day gifts for their stunning desserts. Then the bakers take on chocolate, the most appreciated Mother's Day gift of all.
6. Destination Wedding
Aired 15 May 2016 • 43 min
The three remaining bakers create an array of snacks for the welcome baskets for a destination wedding; in the final main-heat, they must bake a wedding cake inspired by popular wedding destinations Mexico, Hawaii, and Italy.