Later we will share some of the great British bake off best cakes, but we are sure that by now, you have grown a little impatient waiting for the new series of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO)? However, not to fear as we at CafeFlix have enough GBBO content to keep you going a little while longer including former GBBO winner Helen Vass.
Helen, who is currently working at the Three Chimneys on Skye, won the Creme De La Creme version of the popular show. Helen has created Making Mirror Glaze, Making Tempered Chocolate, Macaroons and her delicious Chocolate Mousse dessert tutorial, which are all on CakeFlix. So to celebrate Helen’s awesome tutorial with CakeFlix, we have decided to take a look at the best cakes from the previous series, but before then lets celebrate the previous winners:
GBBO Winners
2023 Matty Edgell
2022 Syabira Yusoff
2021 Giuseppe Dell’Anno
2020 Peter Sawkins
2019 David Atherton
2018 Rahul Mandal
2017 Sophie Faldo
2016 Candice Brown
2015 Nadiya Hussain
2014 Nancy Birtwhistle
2013 Frances Quinn
2012 John Whaite
2011 Joanne Wheatley
2010 Edd Kimber
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GBBO has had some amazing presenters but the main stay has been Paul Hollywood who inspires competitors to get the coveted Paul handshake. Lets not forget Mary Berry who made the show what it was with her wisdom, expertise and excellent man management of the competitors. When Mary left Prue Leith filled the role of judge and baking expert.
The co-hosts who provide the entertainment and keep morale up as it can sometimes sink faster than the cakes when things go wrong. To Start out there was the fun filled due of Mel Giedroyc & Sue Perkins. Later Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig took over. When Sandi left her role was taken by Matt Lucas who then handed over to Alison Hammond.
Background of the Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off is a competitive baking show that first aired in the United Kingdom in 2010. The show features amateur bakers competing in a series of challenges to determine who will be crowned the “Great British Bake Off” champion.
The show is hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, and the judges are Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. The show has been a huge success, with over 10 million viewers tuning in for the final episode of the 2015 series.
The Great British Bake Off has been praised for its wholesome and heartwarming content, as well as its focus on amateur bakers. The show has also been credited with helping to revive interest in baking in the United Kingdom.
In 2016, the show was sold to Channel 4 after the BBC declined to renew its contract. The move was met with some controversy, but the show has continued to be a success on Channel 4.
The Great British Bake Off has been adapted for other countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The American version of the show is called “The Great American Baking Show” and airs on ABC.
The Great British Bake Off has become a cultural phenomenon, and it has been credited with helping to bring people together. The show is a reminder that baking is not just about food, but also about community and creativity.
Great British Bake Off best cakes…
Croquembouche
The croquembouche has featured in numerous seasons of The Great British Bake Off. However, perhaps none was more spectacular than Nancy’s in season five. Nancy made this spectacular Moulin Rouge themed croquembouche which helped her win the 2014 bake-off final. On top of having an immaculately layered sponge, it also featured an incredible spinning sugar windmill and a passion fruit filled choux. Learn how you can make your very own croquembouche here.
“Cheese” Cake
A spiced butternut squash with a twist! This “cheese” cake was made by Becca in season four on the vegetable cake challenge. Why not try out our similarly themed tutorial? Only we use the good stuff (chocolate, sugarpaste, icing sugar etc).
Blackbird Pie Cake
She may not have lasted long on Series Three. However, Victoria’s Blackbird Pie Cake won her star baker in the first week of the show.
Gingerbread Barn
What started off as a mistake actually turned into a blessing for Series Three’s James. James gingerbread structure looked destined to fail before he applied some spun sugar.With the spun sugar applied, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood believed that a shabby structure had been the contestant’s intention all along.
Heaven and Hell Cake
Series Three’s John was crowned winner thanks to this incredible heaven and hell chiffon cake.
Roman Colosseum Gingerbread Cake
Next up we have Season Three’s John again. This time for his incredible Roman Colosseum made out of gingerbread. This fine piece of baking is still one of the most spectacular structures made throughout Great British Bake Off history!
Bavarian Shortbread House
Series 4’s Christine may not have made it to the final. However, did manage to make this remarkable shortbread house before she left.
Soda Pop Cheesecake
And last but not least, who could forget Nadiya’s gravity defying cheesecake? Nadiya won The Great British Bake Off in 2015 and has went on to become one of the most successful participants in the show’s history.
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