Season 2, Episode 3

Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Cakes

Four amateur bakers compete to see who has the greatest cake recipe in the country. The winning baker takes home $25,000 and gets their recipe put on the menu at TGI Friday's nationwide.

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Recipes From This Episode

Lemony Sunshine Cupcakes

Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake

Triple Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Double Chocolate Malt Shop Cupcakes with Cherry-Vanilla Buttercream

Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Banana Cupcakes

Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting

Sweet Potato Layer Cake with Spiced Pecan Buttercream

Flaming Wild Berry Mini Bundts with Spiced Peach Creme Anglaise

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