The Big Bake

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  • 2019
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.1  (48)

The Big Bake is an exciting baking competition show on Food Network. The show premiered in 2019 and features a rotating panel of judges including Brad Smith, Eddie Jackson, and Harry Eastwood. Each episode of The Big Bake features three teams of professional bakers competing to create the most impressive and delicious desserts.

The show takes place in a fully equipped baking studio that offers the contestants every tool and ingredient they could possibly need to create their culinary masterpieces. The kitchen itself is an impressive set, with a massive pantry, multiple ovens, mixers, and all manner of kitchen gadgets. Not only that, but the show is visually stunning with vibrant colors, high-energy music, and plenty of artful camera angles to keep viewers engaged.

The contestants on The Big Bake are made up of three-person teams consisting of a cake artist, sugar artist, and chocolatier. Each episode features a different theme or challenge that the teams must work around. For example, one episode might center around a winter wonderland theme, while another might involve making a life-size candy piece. The teams have a set amount of time to complete their desserts, often ranging from two to eight hours, depending on the complexity of the challenge.

One of the highlights of the show is the diversity of the desserts created. Viewers get to see everything from intricate sugar sculptures to towering cakes, to dozens of types of pastries and confections. The range of dishes created is wide, which keeps viewers engaged and interested throughout each episode.

The judges on The Big Bake are required to test every dessert. They use a variety of criteria to assess each dish, including presentation, creativity, and taste. The judges are well-versed in baking and have a deep understanding of flavor profiles and pastry techniques.

While the winners of each episode are awarded a cash prize, the show is not just about the winning team. The Big Bake is a celebration of the artistry and creativity that goes into professional baking. Each team gets to show off their unique talents and work alongside other professionals in the industry.

Overall, The Big Bake is a fun and entertaining baking competition show that is perfect for foodies and baking enthusiasts. The show's engaging format, stunning visuals, and impressive desserts make it a must-watch for anyone who loves to bake or is interested in the baking industry. With a rotating panel of judges and constant stream of new challenges, The Big Bake is sure to keep viewers on their toes and coming back for more.

The Big Bake is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (32 episodes). The series first aired on October 7, 2019.

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Holiday: Santa's Ho Ho Hoedown
14. Holiday: Santa's Ho Ho Hoedown
December 20, 2022
Santa loves a square dance! Brad Smith tasks the baking teams with creating a cake that captures "do-si-do" with a side of "ho ho ho" as Santa Claus and his friends hit a holiday hoedown with judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose.
Holiday: Naughty or Nice
13. Holiday: Naughty or Nice
December 13, 2022
When it comes to gifts and coal, only Santa decides who's naughty or nice! Brad Smith makes sure the baking teams are on their best behavior as they create cakes inspired by Santa's (in)famous list for judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose.
Holiday: Elves on the Loose
12. Holiday: Elves on the Loose
December 6, 2022
When Santa's away, the elves love to play, so Brad Smith challenges the baking teams to create epic cakes capturing the North Pole's little rascals. Snowballs start flying as they present their cakes to judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose.
Holiday: Santa Claus Parade
11. Holiday: Santa Claus Parade
November 29, 2022
From marching bands to fabulous floats, Brad Smith has the baking teams take it to the streets with cakes that capture a Santa Claus Parade. Their sweet street sensations will have to be big to impress judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose.
Holiday: The Nutcracker Ballet
10. Holiday: The Nutcracker Ballet
November 22, 2022
The baking teams practice their pirouettes because host Brad Smith and judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose want to see choreography that's en pointe as the bakers create ovation-worthy cakes capturing Tchaikovsky's iconic holiday ballet.
Holiday: Santa Paws
9. Holiday: Santa Paws
November 15, 2022
During the festive season, "Santa Paws" delivers presents to all the best-behaved creatures. The baking teams hop to it by creating a cake featuring an animal kingdom Santa that won't ruffle judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose's feathers.
Holiday: Cakemas Carols
8. Holiday: Cakemas Carols
November 8, 2022
Brad Smith gets the kitchen jingle bell rockin' as the baking teams work in perfect harmony to create cakes inspired by a favorite festive tune. They'll have to work in sync to get judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson and Danni Rose singing their praises.
Halloween: Bone Appetit
7. Halloween: Bone Appetit
October 25, 2022
It may not look like it, but skeletons love their grub! Host Brad Smith sets the table for judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel as the baking teams to serve up some scrumptious cakes that capture hungry skeletons in the mood for food!
Halloween: Haunted Pirate Ship
6. Halloween: Haunted Pirate Ship
October 18, 2022
Ahoy from the spectral, swashbuckling high seas! Host Brad Smith takes the helm as the teams set a course for scary sweetness and present judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel with cakes that capture the afterlife on a haunted pirate ship.
Halloween: Monster on the Move
5. Halloween: Monster on the Move
October 11, 2022
From drag racing speed demons to spooky Sunday drivers, Host Brad Smith gets things moving as the baking teams screech into the season of scares with cakes that capture monsters on the open road for judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel.
Halloween: Zombie High School
4. Halloween: Zombie High School
October 4, 2022
Even the undead have to get their school cred! Host Brad Smith sees which baking team is top of the class when they use their brains to create some A+ cakes of a zombie high school for judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel.
Halloween: Camp Vamp
3. Halloween: Camp Vamp
September 27, 2022
From racing neck-and-neck to sinking teeth into some archery, the "fangtastic" memories last forever at Camp Vamp. Brad Smith raises the stakes as the teams impress judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel with cakes from a vampire summer camp.
Halloween: Creepy Clowns
2. Halloween: Creepy Clowns
September 20, 2022
Behind the floppy shoes and red noses are the evil entertainers who always have the last laugh. Host Brad Smith challenges the teams to juggle frightening and fun by creating creepy clown cakes for judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel.
Halloween: Bump in the Night
1. Halloween: Bump in the Night
September 13, 2022
Boogeymen, monsters and ghosts, the creepiest creatures abound under the cover of darkness! Host Brad Smith dares the teams to scare judges Danni Rose, Eddie Jackson and Ron Ben-Israel with cakes that bring life to things that go bump in the night.
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Where to Watch The Big Bake
The Big Bake is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Big Bake on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Food Network, FuboTV, Sling and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 7, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (48)