Ep 7. Cosmic Cupcakes

In season 8 episode 7 of Cupcake Wars, the competition heats up as the bakers are challenged to create their best cosmic-themed cupcakes. The contestants are tasked with incorporating elements of outer space into their flavors, decorations, and presentation.

The judges for this episode are Candace Nelson and Florian Bellanger, who will determine which competitors have what it takes to win the $10,000 prize and bragging rights as the best cupcake baker in the galaxy.

The first challenge is a taste test, where the judges are blindfolded and must guess the flavors of three cupcakes created by each contestant. This test will determine who moves on to the main challenge and who will be sent home.

For the main challenge, the bakers must create two dozen cosmic cupcakes that tie in with their chosen theme and incorporate unique flavors. They have two hours to create and decorate their cupcakes before presenting them to the judges.

The contestants face a variety of hurdles during the challenge, from struggling to create the perfect flavor combinations to dealing with issues with their decorating techniques.

As the judges taste each contestant's cupcakes, they provide feedback on the overall flavor profile, texture, and presentation. They also evaluate how well the cupcakes fit in with the contestant's chosen theme.

In the end, the contestants with the weakest cupcakes are eliminated, leaving only the best bakers to compete in the final round. In this round, the remaining contestants are given a surprise ingredient they must incorporate into their cupcakes.

After evaluating the final cupcakes, the judges will crown one lucky baker the winner of the Cosmic Cupcakes challenge. This baker will walk away with the $10,000 prize, a feature in a baking magazine, and the knowledge that they are the ultimate space-themed cupcake creator.

Throughout the episode, viewers will see a variety of unique cosmic cupcakes, from flavors like blackberry lavender to decorations featuring edible glitter and planets made out of fondant.

The tension is high as the bakers race against the clock to create the ultimate cosmic cupcakes, and viewers will be on the edge of their seat waiting to see who will come out on top in this challenging competition.