In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, this is your PSA that the Great British Bake Off is officially back. This new season’s a bit of a shake up with all the Channel 4 vs. BBC drama, actual adverts and - well - new presenter Noel Fielding, but one thing remains the same: the bakes are unbelievable. Last night’s episode was a great start to the season and everyone’s been buzzing about the showstopper round, which had everything from ramen to bread illusion-cakes.
Watch this cute little Bake-Off Twitter video for a taste of what went down in episode one.
Bread Cake - Peter
This is a chocolate cake. Someone’s putting their art GCSE to good use.
Watermelon Cake - Flo
We want our parents to be as proud of us as Flo is of her cake.
Banana-ramen - Yan
How did this not win? Yan made fake salmon roe.
Black Evening Clutch - Stacey
Well it’s not Balenciaga, but it’s not too bad.
Russian Doll Cake - Julia
We wonder what Putin would have to say about this.
Champagne Bottle and Bucket - Sophie
Call the girls, it’s time for brunch. Those ice cubes were next level.
How did they measure up to the showstoppers of previous series’ though? Here’s a recap of the most jaw-dropping GBBO cakes ever.
Series 6, Nadiya’s floating drinks can
Nadiya!! (She’s still one of our favourites.) She was a solid competitor all the way through, but this floating cheesecake creation was just next level.
Series 6, Tamal’s Chinese Fishing Village
While we’re not completely seeing the fishing village here, there’s no denying that this cake was truly showstopping.
Series 6, Paul’s Lion Bread
We’re still shook over this one. That little face! The detailing! Even Paul couldn’t help but freak out.
Series 5, Nancy’s Moulin Rouge cake
Nancy took home the title of Star Baker a couple of times this season, but she gave us major Parisian vibes with this Moulin Rouge cake. (Ewan McGregor, eat your heart out.)
Series 4, Beca’s Spiced Butternut Squash Cake
This cake never fails to put a smile on our faces, even if we’re not sure about spiced butternut squash.
Series 4, Frances’ Giant Matchsticks
Frances’ creations always threw us for a loop, whether she was putting together little vegetable canapes or making these massive Giant Matchsticks.
Series 3, Blackbird Pie Cake - Victoria
Sure, it’s a little morbid but this Blackbird Pie Cake was incredible. It’s hard to believe this was episode one.
We'll just be over here with our pre-made brownie mix, thank you very much. We can't wait to see what else the new season holds - more marigolds for Noel Fielding, please.
