Host Jesse Palmer welcomes 13 bakers to a whimsical kitchen filled with magical possibilities, where creativity knows no bounds. With just two hours on the clock, the competitors must craft a flower-themed dessert that reflects their unique personalities. From delicate petals to vibrant blooms, each baker uses flavor, texture and design to create a dessert that's as personal as it is beautiful. Then, inspired by the magic of bees making honey, the bakers make showstopping honey pies for judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller using an assigned honey, infusing both the flavor and presentation with a touch of magic. Each pie must feature intricate bee-inspired decorations, from honeycomb candy to spun sugar and brittle, all showcasing the versatility of honey in both taste and décor.
Fun spring getaways are the name of the game as host Ali Khan challenges the remaining bakers to combine destination desserts with classic snacks. The Spring Break fun continues as the bakers create a two-dessert landscape resembling a vacation in a national forest, amusement park, city or tropical beach. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman decide which bakers make it into the finale.
The first round is for the birds as host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to create spring songbird-themed desserts. Then it's all about celebrating the joys of the garden and the critters within. The bakers must make lush spring garden cakes with a surprise design element inside. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman award the best baker the title of Spring Baking Champion and the $25,000 prize.
Host Ali Khan kicks off the competition by challenging 11 talented bakers to create a breakfast treat using a fresh spring vegetable from the farm stand.
Eleven bakers begin the competition with a farm theme. Host Ali Khan challenges them make farm stand breakfast treats, and then they try to impress judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman with a cake and dessert tribute to happy, dancing cows. There's also a look back at the most memorable moments from seasons past and sneak previews of jaw-dropping spring bakes to come.
Emerging from winter hibernation into spring, there are so many fun things to do! Host Ali Khan challenges the remaining bakers to make a fruity spring dessert in a skillet to enjoy around the campfire. Then each baker is assigned a wintry, indoor craft and tasked with creating a look-alike, spring-themed cake for judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.
In the spring, cows are let out of the barn and dance in the fields, so host Ali Khan tasks the 11 bakers with making a dessert featuring happy cows. They also must use a variety of milk in their baking.
Codii Lopez is a Los Angeles-based food stylist, recipe developer and culinary producer. A former pastry chef, she has produced and styled food for a variety of Food Network shows, including Best Baker in America, Spring Baking Championship and BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon.