[s13e1] Cake Week -

Let me know your thoughts on the new batch of bakers! 'The Great British Bake Off' series 13: Episodes 1 and 2

For the final challenge, the bakers had to create a they had lived in. This required serious structural integrity and smart sponge choices.

Next, the bakers moved "across the pond" to tackle a classic American Red Velvet Cake [S13E1] Cake Week

Sandro impressed with chocolate pots filled with red-wine ganache and topped with a rose. Janusz also took an early lead with professional-looking chocolate sponges featuring boozy cherries.

Abdul's cakes featured little cacti that the judges joked looked a bit like "gangrenous thumbs," though luckily the flavor was "succulent". The Technical Challenge: Red Velvet Cake Let me know your thoughts on the new batch of bakers

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our first baker. Despite being a pre-show favorite, Hassan was the first to leave the tent after his showstopper failed to make up for his previous struggles.

Janusz secured the first Star Baker title of the season, thanks to his consistent performance and neat execution. Next, the bakers moved "across the pond" to

The season began with a request for . The judges were looking for precision and personality.