Junior Bake Off (series 1)

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Junior Bake Off
Series 1
Presented by Aaron Craze
Judges Paul Hollywood
Mary Berry
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Release
Original network CBBC
Original release31 October (2011-10-31) 
17 November 2011 (2011-11-17)
Series chronology
Next 
Series 2

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

BakerAgeHometown
Aasiya11Hertfordshire
Abigail11Rowley Regis
Alex11Northampton
Amari11North London
Cameron12Sheffield
Cameron Stott7Derbyshire
Coco-Nina11Bath
Conal11Cambridge
Ellie10Edinburgh
Freya Watson [1] 10Newbury
Galway12Sutton Coldfield
Hari9Birmingham
Jacob12Herefordshire
Jim11West Sussex
Joe9West Sussex
Joy12Glasgow
Kai12Wirral
Katie9County Fermanagh
Kieran12York
Marie11Southampton
Millie11York
Olivia12Pontypridd
Saffron10Essex
Sam11Cheshire
Sam10Somerset
Sami11Leicester
Sangita12Bradford
Scott11Kent
Stanley12Brighton
Sylvia11Bristol
Will9Cardiff
Zyta12Aylesbury

Episodes

Episode 1

Airdate: 31 October 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Victoria Sandwich)
Invention Challenge
(Outer Space Cakes)
AmariLemon Jupiter Cake
JoeChocolate, Orange and Vanilla Saturn Surprise
JoyRed Velvet Cupcakes Stars
MarieAlmond UFO Cake

Episode 2

Airdate: 1 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Jam Shortbread Biscuits)
Showstopper Challenge
(Chocolate Celebration Cake)
MillieMillionaire's Chocolate Shortbread Cake
SaffronSummer Celebration Cake: Chocolate Cake
with Ganache and Summer Fruits
SamChocolate Hedgehog Cake
StanleyStanley's Super Sour Cherry Surprise

Episode 3

Airdate: 2 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Carrot and Walnut Muffins)
Showstopper Challenge
(Festival/Celebration Cake)
HariDiwali Cake
HollyChocolate Bonfire Cake
KieranHalloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Cake
SylviaWhite Chocolate Valentine's Cake

Episode 4

Airdate: 3 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Chocolate Chip Cookies)
Showstopper Challenge
(Animal Cake)
AlexLemon Sponge Zoo Cake with Royal Icing
CameronCivet-shaped Coffee Cake with Coffee Icing
EllieChocolate and Beetroot Hedgehog Cake
ZytaOrange and Chocolate Island Cake

Episode 5

Airdate: 7 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Cheese Scones)
Showstopper Challenge
(Royalty Cake)
GalwayChocolate Sponge Surprise
JimOrange Cake with Lavender Buttercream decorated with Flowers
SangitaVanilla sponge cake with White Icing decorated with
Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries
ScottVictoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Gem Sweets

Episode 6

Airdate: 8 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Showstopper Challenge
(American Cake)
OliviaStar Sprangled Red Velvet Cake
KaiPeanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cake
AbigailAmerican-style Hamburger Cupcakes
SamiCoconut Lemon Cake

Episode 7

Airdate: 9 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Swiss Roll)
Showstopper Challenge
(Birthday Cake)
Coco-NinaLemon Cake
ConalChocolate and Lavender Cake
JacobOrange and Mango Cake
KatieButterfly Cake

Episode 8

Airdate: 10 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Chocolate Brownies)
Showstopper Challenge
(Halloween Biscuits)
Aasiya
Cameron
Freya WatsonHalloween Biscuits with Blueberry Spiders
Sam

Episode 9

Airdate: 14 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Pitta Bread Pockets)
Showstopper Challenge
(Sport Savoury Tarts)
CameronPotter's Tart with Bacon, Leek and Cream
JoeSpinach and Gruyere Tart
KieranClub Tart with a Kick: Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cayenne Pepper
SaffronTart with Smoked Haddock and Roasted Quail Eggs

Episode 10

Airdate: 15 November 2011
ContestantTechnical Challenge
(Mini Pizzas)
Showstopper Challenge
(Sweet Pastry Beach Tarts)
Freya WatsonLemon flavoured Ice Cream Cone Tarts with Goji Berry,
Lemon and Lime Cream Filling
JacobCoffee and Walnut Tarts with Mascarpone
KaiRaspberry Rippled Bucket and Spade Tarts with Custard
SangitaRuff 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. [2]

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
131 October 2011382,0001
21 November 2011366,0006
32 November 2011329,0008
43 November 2011356,0005
57 November 2011352,0008
68 November 2011365,00010
79 November 2011382,0005
810 November 2011396,0008
914 November 2011398,0007
1015 November 2011401,0002
1116 November 2011397,0003
1217 November 2011 (17:45)408,0002
1317 November 2011 (18:20)422,0004

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