Junior Bake Off (series 1)

The first series of Junior Bake Off aired from 31 October 2011, with thirty-two contestants competing to be crowned the series 1 winner. Aaron Craze presented the show, and Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry judged.

Junior Bake Off
Series 1
Presented byAaron Craze
JudgesPaul Hollywood
Mary Berry
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Release
Original networkCBBC
Original release31 October (2011-10-31) 
17 November 2011 (2011-11-17)
Series chronology

Contestants

  Semi-Finalist   Finalist   Winner

BakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometown
Aasiya11 Hertfordshire Hari9DudleyOlivia12 Pontypridd
Abigail11Rowley RegisWill9CardiffSaffron10Essex
Alex11NorthamptonJacob12 Herefordshire Sam11Cheshire
Amari11North LondonJim11West SussexSam10 Somerset
Cameron12SheffieldJoe9West SussexSami11Leicester
Cameron7 Derbyshire Joy12GlasgowSangita12Bradford
Coco-Nina11 Bath Kai12WirralScott11 Kent
Conal11 Cambridge Katie9 County Fermanagh Stanley12Brighton
Ellie10EdinburghKieran12YorkSylvia11Bristol
Freya Watson[1]10NewburyMarie11SouthamptonZyta12Aylesbury
Galway12Sutton ColdfieldMillie11York

Episodes

Episode 1

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Invention Challenge
(Outer Space Cakes)
Airdate
AmariVictoria SandwichLemon Jupiter Cake31 October 2011
JoeChocolate, Orange and Vanilla Saturn Surprise
JoyRed Velvet Cupcakes Stars
MarieAlmond UFO Cake

Episode 2

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Chocolate Celebration Cake)
Airdate
MillieJam Shortbread BiscuitsMillionaire's Chocolate Shortbread Cake1 November 2011
SaffronSummer Celebration Cake: Chocolate Cake
with Ganache and Summer Fruits
SamChocolate Hedgehog Cake
StanleyStanley's Super Sour Cherry Surprise

Episode 3

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Festival/Celebration Cake)
Airdate
HariCarrot and Walnut MuffinsDiwali Cake2 November 2011
HollyChocolate Bonfire Cake
KieranHalloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Cake
SylviaWhite Chocolate Valentine's Cake

Episode 4

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Animal Cake)
Airdate
AlexChocolate Chip CookiesLemon Sponge Zoo Cake with Royal Icing3 November 2011
CameronCivet-shaped Coffee Cake with Coffee Icing
EllieChocolate and Beetroot Hedgehog Cake
ZytaOrange and Chocolate Island Cake

Episode 5

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Royalty Cake)
Airdate
GalwayCheese SconesChocolate Sponge Surprise 7 November 2011
JimOrange Cake with Lavender Buttercream decorated with Flowers
SangitaVanilla sponge cake with White Icing decorated with
Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries
ScottVictoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Gem Sweets

Episode 6

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(American Cake)
Airdate
OliviaLemon Drizzle Cake8 November 2011
KaiPeanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cake
AbigailAmerican-style Hamburger Cupcakes
SamiCoconut Lemon Cake

Episode 7

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Birthday Cake)
Airdate
Coco-NinaSwiss RollLemon Cake9 November 2011
ConalChocolate and Lavender Cake
JacobOrange and Mango Cake
KatieButterfly Cake

Episode 8

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Halloween Biscuits)
Airdate
AasiyaChocolate Brownies10 November 2011
Cameron
Freya WatsonHalloween Biscuits with Blueberry Spiders
Sam

Episode 9

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Sport Savoury Tarts)
Airdate
CameronPitta Bread PocketsPotter's Tart with Bacon, Leek and Cream14 November 2011
JoeSpinach and Gruyere Tart
KieranClub Tart with a Kick: Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cayenne Pepper
SaffronTart with Smoked Haddock and Roasted Quail Eggs

Episode 10

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Sweet Pastry Beach Tarts)
Airdate
Freya WatsonMini PizzasLemon flavoured Ice Cream Cone Tarts with Goji Berry,
Lemon and Lime Cream Filling
15 November 2011
JacobCoffee and Walnut Tarts with Mascarpone
KaiRaspberry Rippled Bucket and Spade Tarts with Custard
SangitaRuff Puff Pastry Tarts with Custard and Raspberry

Episode 11

The four finalists are first given a masterclass; in the masterclass they learn how to decorate shortbread and cupcakes to a professional standard. They are then split into two teams; they must prepare afternoon tea for judges Mary, Paul and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Junior. Kai and Freya is one team, Saffron and Kieran is the other.

Episode 12

In this episode the four finalists are put on the spot with a knowledge test, a series of difficult questions and practical challenges. They are split into two teams where they must work together to bake for a glamorous event; the fifth anniversary party for London's West End musical Wicked.

Episode 13: Grand Final

The finalists must bake two of their own recipes for judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and a party of invited friends and family.

Ratings

All viewing figures are from BARB.[2]

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
131 October 2011382,0001
21 November 2011366,0006
32 November 2011329,0008
43 November 2011356,0005
57 November 2011352,0008
68 November 2011365,00010
79 November 2011382,0005
810 November 2011396,0008
914 November 2011398,0007
1015 November 2011401,0002
1116 November 2011397,0003
1217 November 2011 (17:45)408,0002
1317 November 2011 (18:20)422,0004

References

  1. "Chieveley's Junior Bake Off winner to appear on Blue Peter". Newburytoday.co.uk. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  2. "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
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