Sugar Showdown
TV Show · Reality

Decadent, sugary treats are the centerpiece of this cooking competition series that awards one baker $10,000 on each episode. The first round features three bakers, who each must create a mouthwatering dessert that uses a mystery ingredient. Following that round, a rotating panel of judges eliminates one of the contestants. The remaining bakers are then tasked with creating a confection that represents a certain theme. Whoever wins the second round, according to the judges, earns the grand prize. Chef and cookbook author Josh Elkin hosts.

2015 · 23m
Starring Josh Elkin

Season 1

  • Alien Cupcakes
    EPISODE 1
    Alien Cupcakes
    The bakers compete with mayonnaise as the mystery ingredient; the last two standing compete in an alien-themed cupcake showdown.
    19 min
  • Baseball Donuts
    EPISODE 2
    Baseball Donuts
    Mint in the elimination round dishes followed by a baseball-themed donut showdown.
    20 min
  • Fall Fair Pies
    EPISODE 3
    Fall Fair Pies
    Bakers compete using thyme in a fall fair-themed showdown.
    20 min
  • Beach Party Cakes
    EPISODE 4
    Beach Party Cakes
    Sour cherries in the elimination round; beach party-themed cake showdown; the baker winner walks away with a cash prize.
    20 min
  • Cocktail Party Cupcakes
    EPISODE 5
    Cocktail Party Cupcakes
    Two bakers who compete in a cocktail-party themed cupcake showdown; balsamic vinegar in the elimination round.
    20 min
  • St. Patrick's Day Donuts
    EPISODE 6
    St. Patrick's Day Donuts
    Contestants must use pineapple as an ingredient in the elimination round; the challenge of a St. Patrick's Day-themed donut showdown for the grand prize.
    20 min

Related

  • Next Baking Master: Paris
  • Killer Cakes
  • Donut Showdown
  • Christmas Cookie Challenge

Cast & Crew

  • Josh Elkin
    Host

About

Sugar Showdown

Reality

Decadent, sugary treats are the centerpiece of this cooking competition series that awards one baker $10,000 on each episode. The first round features three bakers, who each must create a mouthwatering dessert that uses a mystery ingredient. Following that round, a rotating panel of judges eliminates one of the contestants. The remaining bakers are then tasked with creating a confection that represents a certain theme. Whoever wins the second round, according to the judges, earns the grand prize. Chef and cookbook author Josh Elkin hosts.

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Studio
Cooking Channel
Released
2015

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  • Armenia
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  • Egypt
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  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
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  • Jordan
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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
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  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

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