Junior Bake Off (series 1) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Junior Bake Off |
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| Presented by | Aaron Craze |
| Judges | Paul Hollywood Mary Berry |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 31 October – 17 November 2011 |
The first series of Junior Bake Off aired from 31 October 2011, with thirty-two contestants competing to be crowned the series 1 winner. Aaron Craze presented the show, and Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry judged.
Contents
Contestants
Semi-Finalist Finalist Winner
| Baker | Age | Hometown | Baker | Age | Hometown | Baker | Age | Hometown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasiya | 11 | Hertfordshire | Hari | 9 | Dudley | Olivia | 12 | Pontypridd | ||
| Abigail | 11 | Rowley Regis | Will | 9 | Cardiff | Saffron | 10 | Essex | ||
| Alex | 11 | Northampton | Jacob | 12 | Herefordshire | Sam | 11 | Cheshire | ||
| Amari | 11 | North London | Jim | 11 | West Sussex | Sam | 10 | Somerset | ||
| Cameron | 12 | Sheffield | Joe | 9 | West Sussex | Sami | 11 | Leicester | ||
| Cameron Stott | 7 | Derbyshire | Joy | 12 | Glasgow | Sangita | 12 | Bradford | ||
| Coco-Nina | 11 | Bath | Kai | 12 | Wirral | Scott | 11 | Kent | ||
| Conal | 11 | Cambridge | Katie | 9 | County Fermanagh | Stanley | 12 | Brighton | ||
| Ellie | 10 | Edinburgh | Kieran | 12 | York | Sylvia | 11 | Bristol | ||
| Freya Watson | 10 | Newbury | Marie | 11 | Southampton | Zyta | 12 | Aylesbury | ||
| Galway | 12 | Sutton Coldfield | Millie | 11 | York | |||||
Episodes
Episode 1
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Invention Challenge (Outer Space Cakes) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amari | Victoria Sandwich | Lemon Jupiter Cake | 31 October 2011 |
| Joe | Chocolate, Orange and Vanilla Saturn Surprise | ||
| Joy | Red Velvet Cupcakes Stars | ||
| Marie | Almond UFO Cake |
Episode 2
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Chocolate Celebration Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie | Jam Shortbread Biscuits | Millionaire's Chocolate Shortbread Cake | 1 November 2011 |
| Saffron | Summer Celebration Cake: Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Summer Fruits |
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| Sam | Chocolate Hedgehog Cake | ||
| Stanley | Stanley's Super Sour Cherry Surprise |
Episode 3
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Festival/Celebration Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hari | Carrot and Walnut Muffins | Diwali Cake | 2 November 2011 |
| Holly | Chocolate Bonfire Cake | ||
| Kieran | Halloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Cake | ||
| Sylvia | White Chocolate Valentine's Cake |
Episode 4
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Animal Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Chocolate Chip Cookies | Lemon Sponge Zoo Cake with Royal Icing | 3 November 2011 |
| Cameron | Civet-shaped Coffee Cake with Coffee Icing | ||
| Ellie | Chocolate and Beetroot Hedgehog Cake | ||
| Zyta | Orange and Chocolate Island Cake |
Episode 5
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Royalty Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | Cheese Scones | Chocolate Sponge Surprise | 7 November 2011 |
| Jim | Orange Cake with Lavender Buttercream decorated with Flowers | ||
| Sangita | Vanilla sponge cake with White Icing decorated with Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries |
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| Scott | Victoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Gem Sweets |
Episode 6
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (American Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia | Lemon Drizzle Cake | 8 November 2011 | |
| Kai | Peanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cake | ||
| Abigail | American-style Hamburger Cupcakes | ||
| Sami | Coconut Lemon Cake |
Episode 7
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Birthday Cake) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco-Nina | Swiss Roll | Lemon Cake | 9 November 2011 |
| Conal | Chocolate and Lavender Cake | ||
| Jacob | Orange and Mango Cake | ||
| Katie | Butterfly Cake |
Episode 8
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Halloween Biscuits) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aasiya | Chocolate Brownies | 10 November 2011 | |
| Cameron | |||
| Freya Watson | Halloween Biscuits with Blueberry Spiders | ||
| Sam |
Episode 9
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Sport Savoury Tarts) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | Pitta Bread Pockets | Potter's Tart with Bacon, Leek and Cream | 14 November 2011 |
| Joe | Spinach and Gruyere Tart | ||
| Kieran | Club Tart with a Kick: Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cayenne Pepper | ||
| Saffron | Tart with Smoked Haddock and Roasted Quail Eggs |
Episode 10
| Contestant | Technical Challenge |
Showstopper Challenge (Sweet Pastry Beach Tarts) |
Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freya Watson | Mini Pizzas | Lemon flavoured Ice Cream Cone Tarts with Goji Berry, Lemon and Lime Cream Filling |
15 November 2011 |
| Jacob | Coffee and Walnut Tarts with Mascarpone | ||
| Kai | Raspberry Rippled Bucket and Spade Tarts with Custard | ||
| Sangita | Ruff Puff Pastry Tarts with Custard and Raspberry |
Finals
Episode 11
The four finalists are first given a masterclass; in the masterclass they learn how to decorate shortbread and cupcakes to a professional standard. They are then split into two teams; they must prepare afternoon tea for judges Mary, Paul and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Junior. Kai and Freya is one team, Saffron and Kieran is the other.
Episode 12
In this episode the four finalists are put on the spot with a knowledge test, a series of difficult questions and practical challenges. They are split into two teams where they must work together to bake for a glamorous event; the fifth anniversary party for London's West End musical Wicked.
Episode 13: Grand Final
The finalists must bake two of their own recipes for judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and a party of invited friends and family.
Ratings
All viewing figures are from BARB.
| Episode No. | Airdate | Total viewers | CBBC Channel Weekly Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 October 2011 | 382,000 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 November 2011 | 366,000 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 November 2011 | 329,000 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 November 2011 | 356,000 | 5 |
| 5 | 7 November 2011 | 352,000 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 November 2011 | 365,000 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 November 2011 | 382,000 | 5 |
| 8 | 10 November 2011 | 396,000 | 8 |
| 9 | 14 November 2011 | 398,000 | 7 |
| 10 | 15 November 2011 | 401,000 | 2 |
| 11 | 16 November 2011 | 397,000 | 3 |
| 12 | 17 November 2011 (17:45) | 408,000 | 2 |
| 13 | 17 November 2011 (18:20) | 422,000 | 4 |
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