Ep 2. Fictitious and Delicious

In the second episode of Nailed It season 2, titled "Fictitious and Delicious," three home bakers once again take on the daunting task of recreating extravagant baked goods. This time, the theme is all about fictional characters and objects.

Hosted by Nicole Byer and head judge Jacques Torres, the bakers begin with a warm-up round where they must attempt to recreate a cake that looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. While some bakers take a more literal approach, others try to put their own spin on the design. But as the judges taste and critique the final products, it becomes clear that accuracy is the key to success in this challenge.

Next, the bakers attempt to recreate a cake inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. With decorations including a sorting hat, the golden snitch, and Hogwarts castle, this task proves to be much more challenging than the first. Bakers struggle to sculpt their cakes into the iconic shapes and faces, and some even encounter issues with the decorations falling apart as they try to place them on the cake.

Finally, the bakers are faced with the most complex task yet - recreating a cake that looks like nothing less than a unicorn head. With fondant, sugar flowers, and edible glitter, the contestants attempt to bring this magical creature to life. But as time ticks away, it becomes clear that this task may be too much for them to handle. Bakers struggle with the finer details and end up with cakes that may not be quite as fantastical as they had hoped.

As always, the show is full of laughs and mishaps, and the contestants' imperfect creations are a testament to just how difficult baking can be. While some of the bakers are able to impress the judges with their creative approaches and attention to detail, others struggle to capture the essence of their assigned themes. But in the end, it's all about having fun and embracing the challenge of Nailed It.