Ep 2. Wonder Woman

In Cake Wars season 5 episode 2, the contestants were challenged to create cakes inspired by the iconic superhero Wonder Woman. The competition featured four talented bakers who battled it out for a chance to win $10,000 and have their cake showcased at a special event honoring this legendary female superhero.

The episode started off with the contestants meeting the judges, including host Jonathan Bennett, cake artist and judge Ron Ben-Israel, and guest judge, actress Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman in the recent films. The contestants were given just three hours to create their masterpieces, and they were allowed to use any ingredients they wanted, as long as their cakes represented the superhero's iconic colors, materials, and symbol. The judges made it clear that they wanted to see cakes that not only looked amazing but tasted great too.

The first contestant was a young baker named Tia. Tia was a huge Wonder Woman fan and was thrilled to have the opportunity to create a cake dedicated to the hero. She decided to make a tiered cake with Wonder Woman's iconic golden lasso wrapped around it. Tia had some trouble with the fondant she was using but stayed focused and managed to pull off a great-looking cake.

The next contestant was Marissa, a professional baker who had previously competed on Cake Wars. Marissa decided to take a more creative approach to the challenge by creating a cake that looked like an open book with Wonder Woman's symbol on it. She also added details like the superhero's sword, shield, and bracelets to the cake. The judges were impressed by Marissa's creativity and attention to detail.

The third contestant, Antony, was a self-taught baker who had never competed in a cake competition before. Despite his lack of experience with competitions, Antony was confident in his ability to create a great-looking cake. He decided to make a cake with a 3D Wonder Woman figure on top, surrounded by her signature stars. While the judges loved Antony's attention to detail, they criticized his cake's taste, saying that it was overly sweet and unbalanced.

The final contestant was Jennifer, a baker who owned her own bakery. Jennifer was inspired by Wonder Woman's battle armor and decided to create a cake that looked like the armor. She used edible gold leaf to create the effect of metal plating and incorporated details like the superhero's tiara, sword, and shield. The judges praised Jennifer's cake for both its appearance and taste, noting that it was both visually stunning and delicious.

In the end, the judges had to choose a winner, and it was a tough decision. All four contestants had created incredible cakes, but in the end, one stood out. The winner of Cake Wars season 5 episode 2, Wonder Woman, was announced, and the victorious baker was awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to display their cake at the special Wonder Woman event. The episode ended with the contestants congratulating the winner and looking forward to another competition in the future.