Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown

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  • 2021
  • 2 Seasons

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown is a fun and exciting baking competition on the Food Network. This show brings together talented bakers from all across the country to compete against each other in a gingerbread-themed baking challenge. The contestants are tasked with creating elaborate, creative, and delicious edible works of art from gingerbread, candy, and icing, all while racing against the clock to complete their creations before time runs out.

The show typically features ten contestants, each of whom brings their unique baking style, expertise, and passion for gingerbread to the competition. Each episode sees the bakers participate in a series of challenges, each requiring them to think creatively, work efficiently, and demonstrate their baking skills, as well as their ability to work under pressure.

Throughout the competition, the bakers face a panel of expert judges who critique each creation based on its taste, design, and technical execution, as well as its adherence to the given theme. The judges, typically pastry chefs and baking experts, are renowned for their ability to spot even the smallest flaws in a dish and offer constructive feedback to help the bakers improve.

As the episodes progress, the bakers face increasingly challenging tasks that push them to their limits, both creatively and technically. From constructing entire gingerbread houses to creating intricate gingerbread sculptures and more, the contestants must use all their baking skills and creativity to win the judges' approval.

Ultimately, only one baker emerges victorious, earning the coveted title of Holiday Baking Champion on Gingerbread Showdown. But all the contestants come away with new skills, knowledge, and friendships, as well as the satisfaction of having competed in a thrilling and challenging baking competition.

This show is perfect for anyone who loves baking, creative challenges, and exciting competitions. It's a great way to learn new recipes, techniques, and design ideas, while also watching some amazing bakers put their skills to the test. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown is sure to inspire you to explore your own creativity in the kitchen.

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on November 15, 2021.

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Christmas Ski Chalet
7. Christmas Ski Chalet
December 19, 2022
One of the best Christmas vacations is a trip to the ski slopes, and if you're going all out, you'll want to splurge on a ski chalet! Host Carla Hall challenges the baking teams to bring a huge holiday ski chalet to life while incorporating a baked element made with a fancy liqueur. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla determine which team will ski away with $10,000.
North Pole Games
6. North Pole Games
December 12, 2022
The natives of the North Pole are very sporting types, and they even have their own games! Host Carla Hall challenges the gingerbreading teams to create giant displays that show off the unique games played up in Santa's stomping grounds. Each team must include at least one moving part and a dessert that's made with a "strong" ingredient in honor of all the strong athletes. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla decide which team takes home the gold and $10,000.
Nutcracker on Stage
5. Nutcracker on Stage
December 5, 2022
One of the most beloved traditions around the holidays is taking in a live show of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker ballet. Host Carla Hall tasks the baking teams with capturing the performance in gingerbread, complete with an elaborate stage and a baked item featuring nuts. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla choose which team will dance off with a $10,000 prize.
Christmas Parade
4. Christmas Parade
November 28, 2022
From marching bands to two-story Santa balloons, there's nothing that gets a community into the holiday spirit more than a Christmas parade. Host Carla Hall challenges the baking teams to create gingerbread versions of spectacular holiday parades and incorporate a baked item made with everyone's favorite winter beverage -- hot cocoa! Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help decide which team will march home with $10,000.
Claus vs. Frost
3. Claus vs. Frost
November 21, 2022
If you didn't know about the epic battle between Santa and his nemesis Jack Frost, you will now! Host Carla Hall challenges the baking teams to portray this age-old conflict in gingerbread and incorporate a sweet and salty dessert that reflects the relationship of these frenemies. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen choose a side as they help pick the winning team.
Elves
2. Elves "Elfing" Off
November 14, 2022
Carla Hall asks the baking teams to conjure up their gingerbread versions of spicy elven mayhem and pair their chaotic creations with a peppery dessert.
Christmas 2999
1. Christmas 2999
November 7, 2022
Host Carla Hall challenges three teams of bakers to decide what the holidays will look like in the future ... in gingerbread form! To make their displays as futuristic as possible, they'll make a dessert with a very space-age ingredient: freeze-dried berries. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla decide whose display is worth a modern $10,000 prize.
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Where to Watch Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown
Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown on demand at Max and Discovery+ and Amazon Prime and Philo and Amazon and FuboTV and Sling and Google Play and Apple TV and Food Network and.
  • Premiere Date
    November 15, 2021