The Big Bake Season 3 Episode 3 Halloween: Camp Vamp

In The Big Bake season 3 episode 3 entitled "Halloween: Camp Vamp," the contestants are challenged to make spooky campfire treats that would be perfect for a Halloween camping trip. Hosts Brad Smith and Harry Eastwood introduce the challenge and give the contestants their costumes, which include vampire, werewolf, and witch-themed outfits.

The bakers are given three hours to create their campfire treats, and they must use at least two different types of fire to cook their dishes. The judges for this challenge are actress and comedian Nicole Power, pastry chef Anna Olson, and former drag queen Bob the Drag Queen.

The bakers get off to a good start, with some contestants opting to make s'mores and others making more elaborate dishes like grilled ghost peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. However, as the challenge progresses, the bakers encounter some difficulties. Some have trouble getting their fires started, while others struggle to keep them going.

One baker, dressed as a vampire, decides to make a chocolate cake with a raspberry filling, but accidentally drops the cake onto the ground. She quickly improvises by making individual brownies and decorating them to look like tombstones.

Another, dressed as a werewolf, decides to make grilled sandwiches with mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce, but has trouble keeping the sandwiches from sticking to the grill.

The judges are impressed with the overall creativity of the bakers, but are ultimately looking for dishes that are both spooky and delicious. Some of the standout dishes include a grapefruit and tequila cocktail served in a skull-shaped glass, a pumpkin spice latte infused with apple wood smoke, and a campfire pizza topped with dark basil and blood orange-infused olive oil.

In the end, the judges select the top three dishes and the bottom three dishes. The bottom three bakers are given a chance to redeem themselves in a sudden death challenge, where they must make a macabre birthday cake for a monster using only the ingredients provided.

The top three bakers move on to the final challenge, where they must create a centerpiece that evokes a spooky forest. The centerpiece must be made entirely out of edible ingredients and must be able to withstand the heat of a campfire.

As the bakers race to complete their centerpieces, tensions rise and mistakes are made. One baker accidentally drops an entire tray of caramel apples, while another accidentally sets fire to her decorations.

In the end, only one baker emerges victorious and is awarded the title of Halloween Camp Vamp. The episode concludes with the bakers sharing their final thoughts on the experience and looking forward to the next challenge.