Ep 13. Ice House

In this episode of Cupcake Wars season 2, titled "Ice House," four bakers compete against each other to create delicious cupcakes inspired by the famous Ice House comedy club in Pasadena, California. The contestants are tasked with using their culinary skills and creativity to impress the judges with their cupcakes that evoke the spirit and atmosphere of the Ice House.

During the first round, the contestants must bake and decorate 1,000 cupcakes in just two hours. They must utilize only the ingredients available to them, including exotic fruit, different types of chocolate, fruit purees, and more. The pressure is high, and the bakers must work strategically to produce cupcakes that are both visually stunning and delicious.

The second round is the elimination round, where the contestants must incorporate a special ingredient chosen by the judges into their cupcakes. The special ingredient in this episode is honey, and the bakers must incorporate it into their cupcakes in a unique and flavorful way. Only three contestants are chosen to move on to the final round, while one is sent home.

For the final round, the three remaining contestants must create a display of 500 cupcakes that must impress the judges visually, creatively, and deliciously. The bakers must work hard to create cupcakes that capture the essence of the Ice House, including elements of comedy, music, and entertainment. The judges are tough, and they have high expectations for the cupcakes.

Ultimately, one contestant is crowned the winner of Cupcake Wars season 2 episode 13, "Ice House," taking home the grand prize of $10,000. The challenge to recreate the essence of an iconic comedy club in cupcake form is intense, but the bakers rise to the challenge and create impressive cupcakes that showcase their culinary creativity and skills.

Overall, this episode of Cupcake Wars is filled with intense competition, heightened emotions, and delicious cupcakes, sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.