Ep 12. Scream Fest

In season 4 episode 12 of Cupcake Wars, titled Scream Fest, the competition is taken to a spooky new level as the contestants are tasked with creating Halloween-themed cupcakes. In this episode, four talented bakers go head-to-head to impress the judges and win the coveted prize of $10,000.

As the contestants enter the kitchen, they are met with a display of eerie decorations and spooky accessories. Everything from jack-o'-lanterns and cobwebs to ghosts and bats can be seen hanging around the kitchen. The host introduces the judges, who are all dressed up in their Halloween costumes, and introduces the contestants.

The first challenge is to create a cupcake that represents a classic horror movie. The contestants are given a wide range of ingredients to work with, including candy corn, jellybeans, and gummy worms. They have just 45 minutes to come up with a unique and delicious cupcake creation that will impress the judges.

The contestants rush around the kitchen, grabbing ingredients and mixing batters. Some choose to make red velvet cupcakes with a bloody filling, while others opt for a white cake with a spooky spider web design. The judges wander around the kitchen, offering advice and tasting the different cupcakes.

Once the 45 minutes are up, the contestants present their cupcakes to the judges. Each cupcake is judged on taste, creativity, and presentation. The judges taste the cupcakes and offer their feedback, giving each contestant a chance to make any last-minute changes before the next challenge.

The second challenge is to create a gigantic cupcake display that represents a haunted house. The contestants have 90 minutes to create a spooky edible masterpiece that will wow the judges. They can use whatever ingredients they wish, but they must incorporate at least one Halloween candy into their display.

The contestants get to work, creating everything from edible gravestones to creepy crawlies. Some choose to make a large haunted mansion with a big skeleton at the front door, while others opt for a ghostly graveyard with tombstones and cobwebs.

As time ticks away, the contestants race to finish their creations. Nerves are high as they wait for the judges to come and taste their haunted house displays. Each display is judged on creativity, taste, and overall presentation.

The judges take their time tasting each of the cupcakes and admiring the spooky displays. They discuss their thoughts and concerns, offering feedback and advice to each of the contestants.

In the end, only one contestant can be crowned the winner of Scream Fest. The judges take their time deliberating, taking into account everything from taste to presentation. The tension is high as the contestants wait for the final verdict.

Finally, the winner is announced, and the contestants cheer. The winning contestant takes home the prize of $10,000 and is crowned the Cupcake Wars champion of Scream Fest.