Junior Bake Off (series 2)

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Junior Bake Off
Series 2
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Release
Original networkCBBC
Original release11 November (2013-11-11) –
29 November 2013 (2013-11-29)
Series chronology
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Series 1
Next →
Series 3

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.

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'
  • Too Much Butter
  • Not enough baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cloves
  3. Nutmeg
Harry Showed his skill, butterfly
needs a little more work
  • Too much baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cardamom
  3. Nutmeg
Ruby Confident at decorating, had a few drips
  • Too much baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cumin
  3. Nutmeg
Zainab Lines were a little thick
but showed her skill
  • Eggs and sugar not mixed very well
  1. Cardamom
  2. Couldn't remember the name
  3. Cinnamon

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[]

  1. ^ "Junior Bake Off: Series 2 – Episode 1". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

External links[]

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