Sugar Showdown

The bakers first compete in a speedy elimination round with mayonnaise as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in an alien-themed cupcake showdown.

Three doughnut-makers have to successfully incorporate mint in their elimination round dishes in order to make it to the baseball-themed doughnut showdown.

In the elimination round, the bakers compete against time while using thyme. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a fall-fair-themed pie showdown.

The two bakers who compete for $10,000 in a cocktail-party-themed cupcake showdown must first take on balsamic vinegar in the elimination round.

The bakers face nutmeg in the elimination round before taking on the garden-themed pie showdown.