Ep 5. Piece of Cake
- TV-G
- September 9, 2018
- 41 min
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In Worst Cooks in America season 14 episode 5, titled "Piece of Cake," the remaining contestants are put to the test with a dessert challenge. The episode starts with a Skill Drill where the two teams have to make a classic French dessert, a mille-feuille, which proves to be a difficult task for some of the recruits. Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence are excited to see which team makes the best version of this layered pastry using homemade puff pastry and pastry cream.
After the Skill Drill, the main challenge is announced: the recruits must create a show-stopping cake that represents themselves or someone important in their lives. With only one hour on the clock, the contestants are tasked with making batter, frosting and decorating their cakes to perfection. Some recruits opt for bold flavors like matcha or black sesame, while others go for classics like chocolate or vanilla. For some, the challenge proves to be easier than expected, while others struggle with the pressure and time constraints.
Throughout the episode, Chef Anne and Chef Tyler provide guidance and feedback to the recruits, giving them tips on how to improve their baking skills and achieve the perfect texture and flavor for their cakes. The judges taste each cake and provide constructive criticism, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each contestant's creation.
In the end, only one team will win the challenge and one recruit will be sent home. With tensions running high, it's anyone's game as the contestants fight to prove their worth in the kitchen and avoid being eliminated. The episode ends with a cliffhanger as the judges gather to make their final decision, leaving viewers eager to tune in to the next episode and find out who will be crowned the next Worst Cook in America.