[s7e1] Cake Week Apr 2026

: Jane Beedle was crowned the first Star Baker of the series. Her chocolate orange mirror glaze was "dead impressive" in flavor, even if it was slightly lopsided.

Great British Bake Off: Series 7: Episode 1 - Stuck in a Book [S7E1] Cake Week

Welcome back to the tent! The latest season of the competition has officially kicked off, and what better way to start than with the quintessential . This episode introduced us to twelve new amateur bakers eager to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry under the watchful (and pun-filled) eyes of Mel and Sue. The Challenges: Drizzles, Jaffa Cakes, and Mirrors : Jane Beedle was crowned the first Star Baker of the series

It was a classic opening that reminded us why we love this show—plenty of heart, a few soggy bottoms, and some genuinely stunning bakes. The latest season of the competition has officially

: When Benjamina was overwhelmed by her runny icing, Sue Perkins offered the perfect tent-side mantra: "Every second spent crying is a second less to show how good you are".