The Great Australian Bake Off (season 2)

The second season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 October 2015.[1] The series sees twelve home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battle to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. Unlike the first season, season two airs on pay television channel LifeStyle Food and is produced by FremantleMedia Australia.[2] The season is hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle and is judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.[2][3] The season will consist of 10 episodes.[1]

The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 2
Starring
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle Food
Original release13 October (2015-10-13) 
15 December 2015 (2015-12-15)
Season chronology

In a slight change to the first season and the British edition of the show, this season took place in the Bake-Off Shed as opposed to a tent or marquee.

The Bakers

The following is a list of contestants:[4]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Sian Redgrave23Fashion boutique stylistPerth, Western AustraliaSeason Winner
Jasmin Hartley27BaristaMackay, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Suzy Stefanidis45Stay at home mumMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Angela Fleay47Truck driverMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 9)
James Dunsmore31Food historianSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 8)
Nathan Taylor19StudentPerth, WAEliminated (Episode 7)
Benjamin "Ben" Brown37Mining inventory plannerEmerald, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 6)
Brendan Eilola43IT specialistBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 5)
Janice Tan34Management consultantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Meghan "Meg" Moorcroft20StudentAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 3)
Mariana Gates55Volunteer workerGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Dr. Peter "Pete" Rankin58DoctorMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker12345678910
SianSBSBSBWINNER
JasminSBSBRunner Up
SuzySBRunner Up
AngelaSBSBOUT
JamesSBOUT
NathanOUT
BenOUT
BrendanOUT
JaniceOUT
MegOUT
MarianaOUT
Dr. PeteOUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week  The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week  Season runner-up

Episodes

  The baker was eliminated  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

For the bakers' first challenge, a family-sized signature cake was set. This was set to be done in two hours, and should show the baker's style. For the technical challenge, Maggie's recipe for her constitution cake. It combined indigenous Australian fruits and icing to make three cakes. It was to be done in two and a half hours. A hidden design cake was set as the showstopper challenge. In five hours, the bakers must create a cake that shows a pattern or design once cut into.

BakerSignature
(Signature cake)
Technical
(Maggie's Constitution cake)
Showstopper
(Hidden design cake)
AngelaChocolate cake with sour cream icing01stMint and Chocolate cake
BenTriple layer sponge02ndChocolate and Baileys Bundt cake
BrendanParsnip Carrot cake08thOrange and chocolate gateau
JamesCarrot cake05thStarry-eyed cake
JaniceJapanese honey soufflé Cheesecake04thPandan cake
JasminChocolate and salted caramel cake03rdBritish-at-heart cake
MarianaChocolate cherry cake12thCitrus pop surprise cake
MegCaramel Piñata cake06thLeopard print cake
NathanBlueberry and blood orange cake11thChocolate and peanut butter cake
Dr. PeteTiramisu cake10thRed Cross cake
SianChocolate and beetroot cake09thBattenberg cake
SuzyStrawberry Angel cake07thHidden glamour cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

BakerSignature
(12 filled biscuits)
Technical
(Matt's Cannoli)
Showstopper
(3D biscuit display)
AngelaLemon Melting Moments01stTiered Biscuit cake stand
BenPeach and bourbon Marshmallow biscuits08thBacon and lime macaron tower
BrendanShooting Stars with choc-orange ganache11thPicassoesque Art of Biscuit
JamesOrange Creams05thChild Catcher's Carriage
JaniceChinese New Year pineapple cookies03rdChinese Lantern
JasminChai latte biscuits06thJasmin's Dream Bakery
MarianaLemon Shortbread biscuits with lemon butter10thMontenegrin Winter Scene
MegJolly Nog biscuits with bourbon filling09thMoulin Rouge Windmill
NathanGerman Cinnamon biscuits07thCranberry gingerbread teacup
SianCoffee Yo-yos with fig and ginger jam04thBlack Forest cuckoo clock
SuzySweethearts with buttercream and raspberry jam02ndBiscuit cake stand

Episode 3: Choux

BakerSignature
(12 individual éclairs)
Technical
(Matt's Paris-Brest)
Showstopper
(Gateau St Honore centrepiece)
AngelaCoffee Éclairs10thLemon Gateau St Honore
BenMystery Éclairs02ndCardamom, mandarin and ginger Gateau St Honore
BrendanPumpkin pie Éclairs07thRaspberry, chocolate and vanilla Gateau St Honore
JamesPassionfruit Éclairs06thChoc-orange St Honore
JaniceBlueberry and lavender Éclairs08thChoc-banana and rum Gateau St Honore
JasminChocolate and salted caramel Éclairs03rdCoffee St Honore
MegSalted caramel Éclairs09thSt 'Znoud'
NathanMandarin and yuzu Éclairs04thRaspberry and pistachio Gateau St Honore
SianLemon meringue Éclairs01stOpera St Honore
Suzy'Pash Me Now' Éclairs05thRaspberry Gateau St Honore

Episode 4: Pies

BakerSignature
(6 individual savoury pies)
Technical
(Maggie's Blood orange meringue pie)
Showstopper
(Deep dish fruit pie)
AngelaCreamy lemon chicken Pies5thFruit and almond Pie
BenChicken, ham and leek Pies2ndSpiced pear and walnut Pie
BrendanChicken, bacon and vegetable Pies7thBaklava Pie
JamesPork and sage Pies6thApple and nutmeg Pie
JaniceChinese Pork Pies9thCompost Pie
JasminSage and pork Pies1stVery Berry Pie
NathanSatay pork Pies3rdApple and blackberry Pie
SianWild mushroom Pies8thApple, prune and vino cotto Pie
SuzyPerfect trio Pies4thApple and pear Pie

Episode 5: Chocolate

BakerSignature
(Brownies)
Technical
(Black forest gateau)
Showstopper
(Chocolate centrepiece)
AngelaPecan and Cranberry Brownies7thChoc Medley
BenThyme and Dark Chocolate Brownies6thBlossoming Fig
BrendanVelvet Chocolate Brownies1stChocolate and Strawberry Jewel Box
JamesChocolate Miso Brownies8thChocolate Forest Lodge
JasminMillionaire Brownies2ndChocolate Trio Centrepiece
NathanBlackberry Cheesecake Brownies4thChocolate and Raspberry Jaconde Medley
SianItalian Cheesecake Brownies3rdChestnut and Chocolate Yule Log
SuzyCircle of Never Ending Bliss5thChocolate Medley

Episode 6: Bread

BakerSignature
(6 flavoured & 6 filled savoury Flatbreads)
Technical
(8 Knotted Rolls)
Showstopper
(Stollen Loaf Centrepiece)
AngelaCoriander and garlic Chapatis
Spicy Potato Pockets
5thChristmas Stollen
BenSmoked garlic and fennel Naans
Gruyere Flatbreads
3rdPeach and coffee Stollen
JamesBesan flour Flatbreads
Halloumi Gozleme
6thBarberry and fig Stollen
JasminTomato and olive Focaccia
Pesto Quesadillas
4thFruity Mince Stollen Wreath
NathanNigella and garlic Naans
Aloo Naans
1stCherry and peach Stollen Wreath
SianTruffle Focaccias
Yoghurt filled Flatbreads
2ndDate, chocolate and hazelnut Stollen
SuzyFeta Flatbreads
Lemon chicken stuffed Flatbreads
7thEaster Celebration Wreath

Episode 7: Dessert

BakerSignature
(5 Individual Hot Puddings)
Technical
(Dried Apricot Pavlova)
Showstopper
(3-Tiered Dessert)
AngelaOrange, pistachio and ginger Puddings2ndTiered Dessert Stand
JamesDate and chestnut Puddings6thFruit Tart Stand
JasminSpotted Dick Puddings1st'Fifty Shades of Lemon'
NathanDark chocolate and pear Puddings5th'Carnival of Sweets'
SianPersimmon Puddings3rdCoconut Wedding Cake
Suzy'Let me Date You' Puddings4th'Tart it Up'

Episode 8: Pastry

BakerSignature
(12 miniature savoury pastries)
Technical
(Mushroom, thyme, leek pithivier)
Showstopper
(Strudel centrepiece)
AngelaPork, apple and sage sausage rolls
Vegetable samosas
1stMango and apple strudel
JamesSalmon and ginger galettes
Empanadas
5thPear and hazelnut strudel
JasminBeef mince Cornish pasties
Vol au vents
4thStrudel
SianFennel and blue cheese danishes
Pumpkin pasties
2ndSour cherry strudel
SuzyFeta maznik
Spinach and ricotta maznik
3rdCherry and bougatsa strudel

Episode 9: Classics

BakerSignature
(Doughnuts)
Technical
(Passionfruit Tart)
Showstopper
(High Tea)
AngelaLemon Doughnuts1stCountry Style High Tea
JasminClassic Trio of Doughnuts4thTea Plate
SianChocolate and Liquorice Doughnuts3rdHigh Tea
SuzyDoughnut Trio2ndInternational High Tea

Episode 10: Final

BakerSignature
(12 signature vanilla slices)
Technical
(Maggie's cornucopia cake)
Showstopper
(Free Choice)
JasminVanilla slice2ndTiers of Joy
SianMille-feuille1stTower of Profiteroles
SuzyVanilla slice3rdNever Ending Love

Ratings

Episode Original airdate Timeslot Viewers Rank
(Night)
Source
1 "Cakes" 13 October 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 104,000 #1 [5]
2 "Biscuits" 20 October 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 102,000 #1 [6]
3 "Choux" 27 October 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 109,000 #1 [7]
4 "Pies" 3 November 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 81,000 #1 [8]
5 "Chocolate" 10 November 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 111,000 #1 [9]
6 "Bread" 17 November 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 91,000 #1 [10]
7 "Desserts" 24 November 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 93,000 #2 [11]
8 "Pastry" 1 December 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 126,000 #1 [12]
9 "Classics" 8 December 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 131,000 #1 [13]
10 "Final" 15 December 2015 Tuesday 8:30 pm 136,000 #1 [14]

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  6. Knox, David (21 October 2015). "Tuesday 20 October 2015". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
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