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 by | Aaron Craze |
| Judges | Paul Hollywood Mary Berry |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 31 October – 17 November 2011 |
| Series chronology | |
Contestants
Semi-Finalist Finalist Winner
| Baker | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiya | 11 | Hertfordshire |
| Abigail | 11 | Rowley Regis |
| Alex | 11 | Northampton |
| Amari | 11 | North London |
| Cameron | 12 | Sheffield |
| Cameron Stott | 7 | Derbyshire |
| Coco-Nina | 11 | Bath |
| Conal | 11 | Cambridge |
| Ellie | 10 | Edinburgh |
| Freya Watson[1] | 10 | Newbury |
| Galway | 12 | Sutton Coldfield |
| Hari | 9 | Birmingham |
| Jacob | 12 | Herefordshire |
| Jim | 11 | West Sussex |
| Joe | 9 | West Sussex |
| Joy | 12 | Glasgow |
| Kai | 12 | Wirral |
| Katie | 9 | County Fermanagh |
| Kieran | 12 | York |
| Marie | 11 | Southampton |
| Millie | 11 | York |
| Olivia | 12 | Pontypridd |
| Saffron | 10 | Essex |
| Sam | 11 | Cheshire |
| Sam | 10 | Somerset |
| Sami | 11 | Leicester |
| Sangita | 12 | Bradford |
| Scott | 11 | Kent |
| Stanley | 12 | Brighton |
| Sylvia | 11 | Bristol |
| Will | 9 | Cardiff |
| Zyta | 12 | Aylesbury |
Episodes
Episode 1
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Victoria Sandwich) |
Invention Challenge (Outer Space Cakes) |
|---|---|---|
| Amari | — | Lemon Jupiter Cake |
| Joe | — | Chocolate, Orange and Vanilla Saturn Surprise |
| Joy | — | Red Velvet Cupcakes Stars |
| Marie | — | Almond UFO Cake |
Episode 2
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Jam Shortbread Biscuits) |
Showstopper Challenge (Chocolate Celebration Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Millie | — | Millionaire's Chocolate Shortbread Cake |
| Saffron | — | Summer Celebration Cake: Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Summer Fruits |
| Sam | — | Chocolate Hedgehog Cake |
| Stanley | — | Stanley's Super Sour Cherry Surprise |
Episode 3
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Carrot and Walnut Muffins) |
Showstopper Challenge (Festival/Celebration Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Hari | — | Diwali Cake |
| Holly | — | Chocolate Bonfire Cake |
| Kieran | — | Halloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Cake |
| Sylvia | — | White Chocolate Valentine's Cake |
Episode 4
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Chocolate Chip Cookies) |
Showstopper Challenge (Animal Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Alex | — | Lemon Sponge Zoo Cake with Royal Icing |
| Cameron | — | Civet-shaped Coffee Cake with Coffee Icing |
| Ellie | — | Chocolate and Beetroot Hedgehog Cake |
| Zyta | — | Orange and Chocolate Island Cake |
Episode 5
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Cheese Scones) |
Showstopper Challenge (Royalty Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Galway | — | Chocolate Sponge Surprise |
| Jim | — | Orange Cake with Lavender Buttercream decorated with Flowers |
| Sangita | — | Vanilla sponge cake with White Icing decorated with Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries |
| Scott | — | Victoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Gem Sweets |
Episode 6
| Contestant | Technical Challenge Lemon Drizzle Cake |
Showstopper Challenge (American Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia | — | Star Sprangled Red Velvet Cake |
| Kai | — | Peanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cake |
| Abigail | — | American-style Hamburger Cupcakes |
| Sami | — | Coconut Lemon Cake |
Episode 7
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Swiss Roll) |
Showstopper Challenge (Birthday Cake) |
|---|---|---|
| Coco-Nina | — | Lemon Cake |
| Conal | — | Chocolate and Lavender Cake |
| Jacob | — | Orange and Mango Cake |
| Katie | — | Butterfly Cake |
Episode 8
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Chocolate Brownies) |
Showstopper Challenge (Halloween Biscuits) |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiya | — | — |
| Cameron | — | — |
| Freya Watson | — | Halloween Biscuits with Blueberry Spiders |
| Sam | — | — |
Episode 9
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Pitta Bread Pockets) |
Showstopper Challenge (Sport Savoury Tarts) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron | — | Potter's Tart with Bacon, Leek and Cream |
| Joe | — | Spinach and Gruyere Tart |
| Kieran | — | Club Tart with a Kick: Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cayenne Pepper |
| Saffron | — | Tart with Smoked Haddock and Roasted Quail Eggs |
Episode 10
| Contestant | Technical Challenge (Mini Pizzas) |
Showstopper Challenge (Sweet Pastry Beach Tarts) |
|---|---|---|
| Freya Watson | — | Lemon flavoured Ice Cream Cone Tarts with Goji Berry, Lemon and Lime Cream Filling |
| Jacob | — | Coffee and Walnut Tarts with Mascarpone |
| Kai | — | Raspberry Rippled Bucket and Spade Tarts with Custard |
| Sangita | — | Ruff 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. | Airdate | Total viewers | CBBC Channel Weekly Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 October 2011 | 382,000 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 November 2011 | 366,000 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 November 2011 | 329,000 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 November 2011 | 356,000 | 5 |
| 5 | 7 November 2011 | 352,000 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 November 2011 | 365,000 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 November 2011 | 382,000 | 5 |
| 8 | 10 November 2011 | 396,000 | 8 |
| 9 | 14 November 2011 | 398,000 | 7 |
| 10 | 15 November 2011 | 401,000 | 2 |
| 11 | 16 November 2011 | 397,000 | 3 |
| 12 | 17 November 2011 (17:45) | 408,000 | 2 |
| 13 | 17 November 2011 (18:20) | 422,000 | 4 |
References
- "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.
- "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
External links
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