The Great Australian Bake Off season 7

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The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 7
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network LifeStyle
Original release13 June (2023-06-13) –
15 August 2023 (2023-08-15)
Season chronology
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The seventh season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 June 2023 on the LifeStyle channel, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 June 2023 until 15 August 2023, and saw Laura Foo win. The season was hosted by Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran, and was judged by Darren Purchese and Rachel Khoo.

Contents

Production

On 4 August 2022, Foxtel announced a new-look seventh season had been commissioned, to air in 2023 with filming commencing in September. Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle [1] are departing the show, with new judges and hosts to be announced. On 30 August 2022 Foxtel revealed pastry chef Darren Purchese and culinary expert Rachel Khoo as the show's new judges, with comedians Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran to host. [2] It was announced the seventh season would premiere on 13 June 2023. [3] [4] In May 2023, it was announced Maggie Beer will make a guest appearance in the seventh season. [5] Maggie Beer appeared in the final episode as a guest judge, and assigned the technical challenge.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: [6]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Laura Foo26Management ConsultantVICSeason Winner
Adam Miller37Communications ManagerVICSeason Runner-Up
Ilona Nicola41Health Policy AdvisorVICSeason Runner-Up
Sandra Walter59ManagerQLDEliminated (Episode 9)
Neil Higgins42Scale TechnicianWAEliminated (Episode 8)
Reem El Daouk20StudentVICEliminated (Episode 7)
Galya Dissanayake34Channel MarketerNSWEliminated (Episode 6)
Gavin Turner58Team LeaderQLDEliminated (Episode 5)
Felicity Dobson38Learning And Development ManagerWAEliminated (Episode 4)
Laurent La37Sales AssistantQLDEliminated (Episode 3)
Natalie Levy41Self-EmployedNSWEliminated (Episode 2)
Guillermo Urra41Flight AttendantVICEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination Chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LauraSBSBWINNER
AdamSBSBRunner-Up
IlonaSBSBRunner-Up
SandraSBOUT
NeilSBOUT
ReemOUT
GalyaOUT
GavinOUT
FelicitySBOUT
LaurentOUT
NatalieOUT
GuillermoOUT

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: Cake Week

BakerSignature
("Your Personal Story" Cake)		Technical
(Raspberry and Pepper Dome Cake)		Showstopper
(Two-Tiered "Show-Off-Stopper" Cake)
AdamChocolate Miso1stEarth to Sky Cake
FelicityCoffee Mandarin Coffee3rdOrange Hot Milk Cake
GavinChocolate Sponge12thGav's Big Party Cake
GalyaChocolate and Orange9thBridal Bouquet Cake
GuillermoWalnut and Spice11thDinosaur Cake
IlonaPineapple and Cherry8thMemories of Persia Cake
LauraSingapore Sponge6thCake for Breakfast
LaurentApple10thDurian Cake
NatalieHazelnut Macaroon5thCelebration Cake
NeilWedding Cake2ndRaspberry Cake
ReemRock Cake4thMari Antoinette Cake
SandraPumpkin and Walnut7thSummer Daisies Cake

Episode 2: Biscuit Week

BakerSignature
(12 Decorated Fondant Biscuits)		Technical
(5 Explosive Chocolate Wheels)		Showstopper
(Biscuit Board Game)
AdamTrip to the Netherlands7thA Baker's Game of Life
FelicityPeppermint Biscuits1stCarby, Carby Hippos
GavinHomegrown Biscuits4thDartboard
GalyaVintage Tea Party Biscuits9thElephant Puzzle
IlonaBento Box Biscuits3rdCrate of Monkeys
LauraChocolate Mint Musical Notes8thSek Wu
LaurentVanilla Shortbread5thFour in a Row
NatalieEarl Grey and Lavender10thBackgammon
NeilVanilla Shortbread Butterflies Biscuits6thNine Men's Morris
ReemMarshmallow Fondant Biscuits2ndCookie Operation
SandraMaple Sugar Biscuits11thCribbage Board

Episode 3: Bread Week

BakerSignature
(Sweet Loaf)		Technical
(Fougasse)		Showstopper
(Bread Centerpiece)
AdamStrawberry and Cinnamon Babka3rdSpelt Sun God
FelicityPecan Danish4thCactus Pot
GavinPrune and Cranberry Loaf8thGav's Big Knight
GalyaOrange Curd and Cinnamon Loaf10thSri Lankan Devil Mask
IlonaBaklava Babka6thCarby Curls
LauraCinnamon and Cardamom Loaf2ndGone Walkin'
LaurentRaspberry Brioche9thHello, From Nice
NeilCinnamon and Sultana Loaf1stBread of Roses
ReemWool-Spun Coconut Loaf7th70's Disco Ball
SandraBlueberry Pull-Apart Loaf5thAll You Need Is Love

Episode 4: Winter Week

BakerSignature
(Savoury Pastries)		Technical
(Carrot & Cumin Tart)		Showstopper
(3D Art Decorative Pie)
AdamVol Au Vent and Curry Puffs6thGalactic Strawberry & Rhubarb Pie
FelicityBreakfast Pastries5thKoi Pond
GavinParty Tarts8thGav's Fishy Pie
GalyaSambal Pastries9thFoxy Pie
IlonaCypriot Pastries4thSpicy Chickpea Pie
LauraPork Pastries2ndWinter in Oslo
NeilCheese Pastries3rdApple and Blueberry Pie
ReemDad's Pastries1stOh My Pie
SandraSandra's Tarts7thSnowstorm Pie

Episode 5: Vintage Week

BakerSignature
(Profiteroles)		Technical
(Beef Wellington)		Showstopper
(Checkerboard Cake)
AdamStrawberry & Liquorice Profiteroles7thSpicy Margarita Cake
GavinChocolate Choux2ndPyramid Cake
GalyaPassionfruit Profiteroles4thVintage Flower Cake
IlonaBlack Forest Profiteroles5thChocolate & Fennel Cake
LauraDu The Sil Vou Plait Profiteroles8thCheckered Delight
NeilCoffee Shop Choux3rdParty Cake
ReemDalgona Coffee Profiteroles6thCrochet Quilt Cake
SandraCanadian Cream Puffs1stTropical Paradise Cake

Episode 6: Dessert Week

BakerSignature
(Family Favourite Dessert)		Technical
(Opera Cake)		Showstopper
(Ice Cream Cake Pop)
AdamChocolate Bavarian1stMovie Night Pops
GalyaChocolate Biscuit Pudding5thCelebration Cones
IlonaChocolate Swiss Roll2ndDevilish Cake Pops
LauraGrandmother's Tarts4thThe Answer is Ice Cream
NeilSticky Date Cake6thBoozy Cake Pops
ReemMa'amoul Mad Bil Ashta3rdCatcream Cones
SandraPumpkin Pie Trifle7thWaffle Cones

Episode 7: Citrus Week

BakerSignature
(Individual Citrus Tarts)		Technical
(Gin & Tonic Roulade)		Showstopper
(Citrus Meringue)
AdamLemon Cake Tarts1stCitrus & Meringue Inferno
IlonaLemon Palet Breton2ndLemon & Coffee Meringue Tower
LauraLime & Gin Vertical Tarts3rdCroquembouche
NeilWorld's Best Lemon Tarts6thBurnt Basque Mousse Cake
ReemFinger Lime & Rosemary Tarts5thIce Cream Opera Cake
SandraBlood Orange & Chipotle Tarts4thMandarin Mojito Cake

Episode 8: International Week

BakerSignature
(Turkish İçli Pide)		Technical
(Steamed Rainbow lapis)		Showstopper
("Jacked" Macaron Stack)
AdamChicken Shawarma & Spring Pide4thChocolate, Orange & Negroni Pearl Stack
IlonaTurkish & Cypriot Pide2ndIndian Voyage
LauraWorld of Flavours1stBusy, Busy Honey Bees
NeilPide Two Ways5thCoffee, Chocolate & Pear Stak-er-on
SandraGarden Fresh Pide3rdStrawberry & Basil Macaron Stack

Episode 9: Chocolate Week

BakerSignature
(Decorated Chocolate Cake)		Technical
(Tempered Chocolate Heart)		Showstopper
(Individual Mirror Glaze Cakes)
AdamChocolate Ghost Cake1stMirror Glaze Collection
IlonaChocolate, Hazelnut & Sour Cherry Cake3rdMirror Glaze Collection
LauraBlack Forest Floor Cake2ndMirror Glaze Collection
SandraChocolate Caramel Bundt4thMirror Glaze Collection

Episode 10: Finale

BakerSignature
(High Tea)		Technical
(Terrine)		Showstopper
(3D Illusion Cake)
AdamHigh Tea1stFloral Vase
IlonaMoreish High Tea2ndStill Life
Laura"There's No Place Like Home" High Tea3rdKopitiam

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateOvernight ratingsRef(s)
ViewersRank
1"Cakes"13 June 202350,0003 [7]
2"Biscuits"20 June 202354,0001 [8]
3"Bread"27 June 202345,0009 [9]
4"Winter"4 July 202344,0004 [10]
5"Vintage"11 July 202354,0001 [11]
6"Dessert"18 July 202359,0002 [12]
7"Citrus"25 July 202357,0001 [13]
8"International"1 August 202366,0001 [14]
9"Chocolate"8 August 202341,0004 [15]
10"Finale"15 August 202347,0003 [16]

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