Junior Bake Off (series 2)
The second series of Junior Bake Off began on 11 November 2013 on CBBC.[1] Chef James Martin replaces Hollywood as judge in this series of Junior Bake Off.
| Junior Bake Off Series 2 | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Aaron Craze |
| Judges | James Martin Mary Berry |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Love Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 11 November – 29 November 2013 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Series 1 |
| Followed by | Series 3 |
Contestants
Semi-Finalist Finalist Winner
| Baker | Age | Hometown | Baker | Age | Hometown | Baker | Age | Hometown | Baker | Age | Hometown | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaminah | 12 | Middlesex | Brinta | 12 | London | Finn | 10 | North Yorkshire | Kavern | 9 | London | |||
| Abhimanyu | 11 | Warwickshire | Cameron | 12 | Kent | George | 11 | Shropshire | Lily-Grace | 12 | Middlesex | |||
| Alex | 10 | Lincolnshire | Charlie | 11 | Norfolk | Griffin | 11 | Wrexham, North Wales | Louis | 10 | Cambridge | |||
| Alexandre | 12 | Hertfordshire | Charlie | 10 | Northampton | Harrison | 12 | East Sussex | Megan | 11 | Midlands | |||
| Alfie | 10 | Norfolk | Elizabeth | 11 | Bristol | Harry | 10 | Hampshire | Missy | 11 | Birmingham | |||
| Ann | 12 | Bristol | Ellie | 11 | Edinburgh | Isabelle | 12 | Lancashire | Monty | 11 | Cheshire | |||
| Anna | 11 | Kent | Ellie | 10 | Manchester | James | 11 | Coventry | Rosie | 11 | Essex | |||
| Archie | 11 | County Down, Northern Ireland | Emily | 12 | South Lanarkshire | Jojo | 11 | London | Ruby | 12 | Cheshire | |||
| Ben | 11 | Wales | Emma | 11 | Pembrokeshire, Wales | Joseph | 10 | Oldham | Ruby | 11 | Devon | |||
| Ben | 10 | North Yorkshire | Esther | 9 | Cheshire | Katie | 11 | Belfast | Zainab | 10 | Hertfordshire |
Episodes
Episode 1
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Racing Cakes) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre | Biscotti | Tour de France Cake | 11 November 2013 |
| Anna | Chocolate and Vanilla Battenburg F1 Cake | ||
| Brinta | Mango, Raspberry and Vanilla Olympic Cake | ||
| Griffin | Tortoise and Hare Carrot Cake |
Episode 2
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Jungle Cakes) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | Chocolate Fondants | Chocolate and Banana Monkey Cake | 12 November 2013 |
| Ben | Tropical Coconut and Lime Cake | ||
| Ellie | Parrot Coloured Jungle Cake | ||
| Finn | 'Swampy' The Cake with a Bite |
Episode 3
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (10 Under-the-Sea Biscuits) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben | Marble Cake | Fish and Chips | 13 November 2013 |
| Emma | Lemon and Coconut Shortbread Sea Creatures | ||
| George | White Chocolate Seabed Creatures | ||
| Megan | Spectacular Sea Biscuit Display |
Episode 4
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Carnival Cakes) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie | Melting Moments | Chocolate Helter Skelter Cake | 14 November 2013 |
| Ellie | Carnival Pick and Mix cake | ||
| Joseph | Carnival Queen Cake | ||
| Ruby | Carnival of the Animals Marble Cake |
Episode 5
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Jigsaw Biscuits) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhimanyu | Rock Cakes | Ginger and Lemon Jigsaw Castle | 15 November 2013 |
| Alex | Marble Chocolate and Almond Hedgejig | ||
| Emily | Ginger 'Biscuits in Bloom' with Orange Buttercream Flowers | ||
| Jojo | Lemon, Orange & Raspberry and Lavender 'Learn to Count' Jigsaw |
Episode 6
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Fairy Tales Cakes) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | Welsh Cakes | Princess and the Pea Chocolate Cake | 18 November 2013 |
| Elizabeth | Goldilocks and the Three Bears Porridge Cake | ||
| Katie | Princess and the Pea Madeira Cake | ||
| Monty | Fiery Chilli Chocolate Dragon Cake |
Episode 7
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Monster Cake) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaminah | Cheese Straws | 'Skits' The Sweetie Munching Monster | 19 November 2013 |
| Alfie | Norfolk Broads Monster Cake | ||
| Archie | Sea Monster Cake | ||
| Esther | Lady Loch Ness |
Episode 8
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Future Cakes) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | Toffee Puddings | Cake from the Future | 20 November 2013 |
| Harry | Hadron Super Collider Cake | ||
| Isabelle | Chocolate and Vanilla Tardis Battenberg | ||
| Rosie | 150th Birthday Cake |
Episode 9
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Natural Wonders of the World) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie | Butterfly Cakes | Chilli Chocolate Mountain Cake | 21 November 2013 |
| Louis | Pamukkale Cake | ||
| Ruby | Floating Iceberg Cake | ||
| Zainab | Coral Ocean Marble Cake |
Episode 10
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Bug Biscuits) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | Crumpets | Biscuit Scene on Grass | 22 November 2013 |
| Kavern | Coconut and Nutmeg Bug Biscuits | ||
| Lily-Grace | Granny's Garden | ||
| Missy | Lemon Shortbread Flowers |
Episode 11: Semi Final
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Round the World Savoury Tarts) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie | Coffee éclairs | Italian Roasted Pepper and Parmesan Tart | 25 November 2013 |
| Emily | Flavours of Brazil Tart | ||
| Emma | Welsh Flag Tart | ||
| Griffin | Welsh Flag Tart with Dragon Dressing | ||
| Ruby | Devon Flag Tart |
Episode 12: Semi Final
| Contestant | Technical Challenge | Showstopper Challenge (Human Body Sweet Pastry Tarts) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie | Meringue Roulade | Bakewell Tart Face | 26 November 2013 |
| Harry | Lemon Tart Body Boardgame | ||
| Kavern | Strawberry Love Heart Tarts | ||
| Monty | Lime Chocolate Ganache and Orange Mascarpone Body Part Tarts | ||
| Zainab | Treacle & Walnut, Caramel Cream & Berries and Cardamom Milk Three Body Tarts |
Finals
Episode 13
In this episode the four finalists face the pressure of a professional kitchen, baking in one of the world's most famous restaurants, Harrods, they must bake to the highest standards in order to impress Mary, James, Pastry Chef Marcus Bore and John Whaite.
- Team won the challenge
| Team Blue | Team Orange |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Emma |
| Harry | Zainab |
The two teams have 1 hour 15 minutes to bake 15 Shortbread Tea Fancies and two types of Scones; 10 Fruit and 10 Plain.
Episode 14
In this episode the four finalists are put on the spot with the Knowledge test. The two teams must bake for the UK's biggest dance group, Diversity.
For the first part of the challenge, the bakers have been asked to showcase their style and skill by piping the words 'Bake Off' alongside a butterfly; they must try and identify the extra baking powder in Mary's Victoria sponge; and finally they have to identify the spices in the jars through the use of their smell.
| Baker | Piping Test | Taste Test | Smelling Test (1. Cinnamon, 2. Cardamom, 3. Nutmeg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | Run out of room for 'Bake Off' |
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| Harry | Showed his skill, butterfly needs a little more work |
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| Ruby | Confident at decorating, had a few drips |
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| Zainab | Lines were a little thick but showed her skill |
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For the second challenge of the day, the four bakers are put into two teams, the teams have to pick two recipes from a selection in which they can adapt.
| Team Green | |
|---|---|
| Harry | Cheesy Corn Muffins with Chorizo and Bacon |
| Zainab | Granola Fruit Muffins |
| Team Red | |
| Emma | Free-form Summer Fruit Tarts |
| Ruby | Cheesy Corn Muffins with Chorizo |
Episode 15: Grand Final
In the final of the series, the four bakers go head-to-head for the very last time, they have to create their most spectacular bake to date. Using the skills that they have acquired, they have to make a selection of bakes, one sweet and one savoury, for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
| Baker | Sweet Bake | Savoury Bake |
|---|---|---|
| Emma | Mad Hatter Chocolate Cake and Shortbread Hat | Chilli, Chorizo and Pepper Scones |
| Harry | Stopwatch Carrot Cake | 'White Rabbit' Muffins with Mushrooms and Chorizo |
| Ruby | Earl Grey Cupcakes with Cucumber and Lime Icing | Mock-Choc Eclairs (Smoked Salmon Pâte topped with Lemon Jelly) |
| Zainab | Peppermint and Vanilla Chequered Cake | Cocktail Pizzas (5 Green Pepper, Tuna, Melted Cheese and Tomato Sauce & 5 Garlic Butter) |
Ratings
| Episode No. | Airdate | Total viewers | CBBC Channel Weekly Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 November 2013 | 509,000 | 6 |
| 2 | 12 November 2013 | 498,000 | 7 |
| 3 | 13 November 2013 | 495,000 | 4 |
| 4 | 14 November 2013 | 501,000 | 3 |
| 5 | 15 November 2013 | 478,000 | 5 |
| 6 | 18 November 2013 | 518,000 | 6 |
| 7 | 19 November 2013 | 512,000 | 2 |
| 8 | 20 November 2013 | 473,000 | 3 |
| 9 | 21 November 2013 | 502,000 | 1 |
| 10 | 22 November 2013 | 492,000 | 5 |
| 11 | 25 November 2013 | 485,000 | 8 |
| 12 | 26 November 2013 | 498,000 | 6 |
| 13 | 27 November 2013 | 504,000 | 5 |
| 14 | 28 November 2013 | 548,000 | 1 |
| 15 | 29 November 2013 | 568,000 | 2 |
References
- "Junior Bake Off: Series 2 – Episode 1". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
External links
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