Nailed It! Mexico Season 1 Episode 2 Blood, Sweet and Tiers
- February 8, 2019
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6.4 (20)
Nailed It! Mexico season 1 episode 2, titled "Blood, Sweet and Tiers," follows three amateur bakers as they tackle three different dessert challenges. The first challenge is to create a three-tiered wedding cake, which proves to be quite daunting for the contestants. The second challenge is to make a batch of cupcakes, but with a twist - they must incorporate tomato into their recipe. The final challenge is to make a piñata-shaped cake, complete with a surprise filling.
The contestants are judged by professional pastry chef Ana Ruiz, who provides helpful tips and guidance throughout the challenges. Host Omar Chaparro keeps things light and entertaining, offering up comedic commentary and cheering on the contestants as they work.
As the bakers attempt to recreate the intricate wedding cake, they struggle with the precise measurements and delicate assembly required. Some manage to get all three tiers completed, while others struggle to even get one tier right. The tomato cupcakes prove to be a unique challenge, as the bakers attempt to balance the sweet flavor of the cupcake with the savory flavor of the tomato. One contestant even tries to incorporate ketchup into their recipe, with hilarious results.
The piñata cake challenge brings about some of the most creative and colorful cakes of the episode. The bakers attempt to create a fun and festive piñata, complete with candy filling. Some take a more traditional approach, while others get creative with their cake designs - one contestant creates a piñata shaped like a cactus, complete with edible spikes.
As the time ticks down, the pressure ramps up, and the bakers struggle to complete their creations. Some of the cakes turn out looking more like disasters than desserts, while others surprise the judges with their creativity and skill. At the end of the episode, one contestant is declared the winner and awarded a prize of 10,000 pesos.
Overall, "Blood, Sweet and Tiers" is a fun and entertaining episode of Nailed It! Mexico, showcasing the creativity and determination of amateur bakers as they attempt to recreate complex desserts. With the help of Chef Ana and the comedic commentary of host Omar, the contestants bring their A-game to every challenge, resulting in some impressive (and hilarious) final products.