The BEST episodes of The American Baking Competition

Every episode of The American Baking Competition ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The American Baking Competition!

10 bakers were chosen from a nationwide search of amateur bakers at local casting bake-offs. Proving the joy of bakings broad appeal, the six female and four male home bakers have varied lives and jobs, including a firefighter, photographer, homemaker, attorney, advertiser, home health care provider, college student, retiree, project manager and a baking enthusiast trying to go pro. Each week these passionate home bakers competing in three unique challenges, Signature Bake, Technical Bake and Showstopper Bake. The contestant who out-bakes the rest is that week's Star Baker, while the one whose creations fail to impress is eliminated. The final challenge will be between the three remaining contestants, one of whom will go on to be crowned the best amateur baker in America and win the $250,000 grand prize. The winner will also be awarded a publishing contract with Simon & Schuster to publish their own cookbook with Gallery Books.

Last Updated: 3/7/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Patisserie
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8.05
19 votes

#1 - Patisserie

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2013

The contestants face a double elimination in a semi-final showdown, and Brian puts aside his competitive nature to help a fellow baker

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Cookies
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7.81
27 votes

#2 - Cookies

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2013

While one baker gets burned for lying to the judges, another baker's cookies receive rave reviews; a baker crumbles under the pressure.

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Breads
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7.65
20 votes

#3 - Breads

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2013

Bakers begin to sweat when they need to present their breads to one of the world's premiere bread bakers, Judge Paul Hollywood, and one baker hopes her red-hot candies will fire up the judges.

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Cakes
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7.63
24 votes

#4 - Cakes

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2013

The remaining contestants face the challenge of cakes.

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Finale
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7.56
18 votes

#5 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/10/2013

As the final three bakers compete in a winner-take-all battle for $250,000 and a cookbook contract, the pressure reaches an all-time high, leading one of them to break down. Also, the contestants also face their toughest challenges yet when they need to use peanuts in their Signature Bakes, as well as make 72 American flag-inspired miniature desserts for their Showstoppers

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Desserts
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7.53
19 votes

#6 - Desserts

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2013

Two contestants go to war over a shared refrigerator; the contestants must stagger their start and end times during a technical challenge. Contestants bake custards, souffles, and meringues.

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Pies & Tarts
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7.41
27 votes

#7 - Pies & Tarts

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2013

Pies and tarts are prepared in the premiere of this series, which features amateur bakers competing for $250,000 and the chance to publish their own cookbook. First up: A firefighter turns up the heat in the kitchen; and chocolate bacon is introduced to judge Paul Hollywood

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