Nailed It! Mexico Season 1 Episode 6 Fails from the Crypt
- February 8, 2019
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6.5 (13)
Episode 6 of Nailed It! Mexico season 1 is titled "Fails from the Crypt." In this Halloween-themed episode, three amateur bakers compete to recreate spooky and eerie desserts. The contestants are tasked with making a coffin cake complete with a skeleton hand reaching out, a haunted house gingerbread cookie, and a ghostly cake pop.
The first challenge, making a coffin cake, proves to be challenging for all three contestants. They struggle with shaping and decorating the cake to resemble a coffin. One contestant even admits to never having made a cake from scratch before. The judges provide tips and guidance, but ultimately, the bakers are on their own to create their own interpretation of a spooky coffin cake.
Next, the contestants must create a haunted house gingerbread cookie. They must use their imagination and skills to create a haunted landscape with spooky creatures and decorations. One contestant uses a skull cookie cutter to create a scary detail while another uses marshmallow fondant to create tombstones.
The final challenge, creating ghostly cake pops, causes some difficulty for the contestants. They must shape and mold the cake into a ghost and then decorate them with melted chocolate and icing. One contestant struggles with creating a ghostly shape, while another has trouble with the chocolate consistency. The judges offer advice and encouragement, but ultimately it is up to the bakers to create the most impressive ghostly cake pop.
Throughout the episode, we see the contestants struggle with various aspects of baking. They get frustrated, make mistakes, and even have some mishaps. But despite the challenges, they persevere and keep their sense of humor and positive attitude.
As with all episodes of Nailed It!, the host and judges inject plenty of humor and personality into the show. They offer encouragement and tips, but they also poke fun at the bakers' creations when they fall short. It's all in good fun and provides plenty of laughs for the audience.
In the end, only one contestant will be named the winner and walk away with a cash prize. But even for the contestants who don't win, they leave with a sense of accomplishment and pride in what they created.
Overall, "Fails from the Crypt" is an entertaining and spooky episode of Nailed It! Mexico. The Halloween theme adds an extra layer of fun and creativity to the baking challenges, and the contestants' perseverance and sense of humor make for an enjoyable viewing experience.