Twelve of the worst bakers across the US are drafted into an intense baking boot camp. Under the careful eyes of two famed chefs, the contestants have six weeks to turn things around.
EPISODE 1
#BakingFail
The new recruits learn that boot camp is no cakewalk; Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale have the recruits bake something inspired by pictures and recipes from the internet; chefs go back to basics with a sugar cookie recipe.
EPISODE 2
Trick-or-Treat?
Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale taste some terrifying baked goods at the Halloween-themed boot camp; recruits must create scary cake pops to impress trick-or-treaters and put Halloween candy to good use as they bake some surprise-inside cupcakes.
EPISODE 3
For the Love of Baking!
Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale host a boot camp for brides and grooms; the contestants sculpt wedding cake toppers; the recruits go head to head and bake a four-layer celebration cake; the couple in last place gets sent home.
EPISODE 4
The County Fair
The recruits arrive at boot camp with a county fair underway; Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale judge the recruits' creations in a blind tasting; in the main baking challenge, the recruits go nuts for doughnuts.
EPISODE 5
Best in Show
A week away from the $25,000 prize, the recruits strive to impress Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale with their knowledge of pastries; YouTube star Ashley Adams teaches the recruits to make animal shaped eclairs; puppies serve as cake models.
EPISODE 6
Bakery Battle
The final two recruits must take over a bakery and bake for a panel of baking experts; Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale serve as mentors as their recruits put their skills to the test; one recruit will be named the winner and take home $25,000.
Duff Goldman
Lorraine Pascale
