[s13e1] Cake Week -

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our first baker. Despite being a pre-show favorite, Hassan was the first to leave the tent after his showstopper failed to make up for his previous struggles.

The Tent is Back! A Recap of [S13E1] Cake Week 🍰 The wait is finally over! The Great British Baking Show (or Bake Off for our UK friends) has returned for its 13th season, and we kicked things off exactly where we should: . Twelve new bakers entered the iconic white tent, ready to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their sponges, structure, and (hopefully) some stunning decoration. The Signature Challenge: Mini Sandwich Cakes [S13E1] Cake Week

For the final challenge, the bakers had to create a they had lived in. This required serious structural integrity and smart sponge choices. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our first baker

Let me know your thoughts on the new batch of bakers! 'The Great British Bake Off' series 13: Episodes 1 and 2 A Recap of [S13E1] Cake Week 🍰 The wait is finally over

Next, the bakers moved "across the pond" to tackle a classic American Red Velvet Cake

Abdul's cakes featured little cacti that the judges joked looked a bit like "gangrenous thumbs," though luckily the flavor was "succulent". The Technical Challenge: Red Velvet Cake