Surf's up in the kitchen this summer as 10 bakers compete for a $25,000 grand prize and the highly coveted title of Summer Baking Champion in Food Network's Summer Baking Championship season 2.
Following hot on the heels of Spring Baking Championship season 10, the summer version of the baking competition is all about warm weather, cool treats and fun in the summer sun.
"As Food Network’s top freshman series in 2023, Summer Baking Championship had audiences hooked on its entertaining summer themed-challenges and exquisite baked creations," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery, in a press release. "In season two audiences are in for an even bigger treat with summer desserts inspired by summer vacations and hot spots that are packed into every episode."
Here's everything we know about Summer Baking Championship season 2.
Next episode of Summer Baking Championship season 2
Summer Baking Championship season 2 airs Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Here's what we know about the season finale airing July 1:
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 8: "Big Apple Fireworks"
"After traveling all over, host Jesse Palmer lands in the Big Apple for some finale fireworks! Everything is decked out in red, white and blue for his 4th of July backyard barbecue, so the bakers must create red, white and "woo-hoo" desserts using summer favorites like strawberries, blueberries and white peaches. Then, judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Damaris Phillips get blown away by 4th of July exploding fireworks cakes as they decide which baker will be crowned Summer Baking Champion and awarded $25,000! "
We don't have a premiere date for UK viewers just yet but as soon as one is available we'll have it for you right here. We anticipate that it will be available on Discovery Plus.
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Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode guide
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 1: "Beachside Delights"
"Pack your swimsuits! Host Jesse Palmer just got off an airplane and is seeing his beautiful beach rental for the first time — and he's a little hungry. He asks ten amazing bakers to whip up faux ice cream bars in summer flavors. Then while Jesse is chilling at sunset, he gets inspired by a crisp, refreshing drink for some summer cocktail tarts. Judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Damaris Phillips really get into the summer 'spirits' before they decide which baker sails off into the sunset."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 2: "Summer Cruise"
"Jesse Palmer's cruise baking contest features vibrant inner tube cakes and snorkeling-themed cheesecakes for judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, and Damaris Phillips to evaluate."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 3: "Summer Lake Adventure" "While fuelling up at a lakeside hotel breakfast buffet, Jesse Palmer challenges the bakers to make sweet and savoury breakfast treats. Then, Jesse has been picking berries by the lake, and it's the bakers' job to turn them into mile-high summer pies."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 4: "Summer Feelings"
"Jesse Palmer uses Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 as inspiration for the bakers to design core summer travel memory desserts. Then, the bakers make emotion cakes so that judges can experience ALL the feelings before choosing whose cake doesn't bring joy."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 5: "We're Going Glamping"
"Jesse Palmer uses his perfect road snack -- a chocolate bar -- to challenge the bakers with creating road trip portable desserts. Then, the bakers go glamping as they cook up glam summer cobbler desserts before the judges decide who takes a hike."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 6: "Southwest Summer Break" "Cruising through the American Southwest, Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with creating sweet and handheld dessert tacos."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 episode 7: "Shark Week Sweets"
"Jesse Palmer celebrates Discovery's Shark Week on the sandy shores by challenging the bakers to make shark bite cookie bars in the shape of beach items. Then, the bakers protect their sweets from the majestic Great White by making shark cage desserts."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 premise
Here's the official synopsis of Summer Baking Championship season 2:
"It is a sweet escape this summer on the return of Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship, premiering on Monday, May 13, at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network. Host Jesse Palmer welcomes ten fresh bakers from around the country into the kitchen to prove their baking talents in summer-travel themed challenges. From mile-high berry pies to delectable dessert tacos, the bakers must impress judges Duff Goldman, Carla Hall and Damaris Phillips to claim the title Summer Baking Champion and the grand price of $25,000.
"The competition kicks off with a challenge where the bakers must craft the perfect poolside snack — ice cream bars. However, there’s a twist — no ice cream allowed! The bars must look like ice cream bars, but can only be made of cake or cookies, and need to be beautifully decorated for summer. The baker that wins the pre-heat challenge earns an exclusive upgrade from the 'First Class Station' granting them an advantage in the main heat, where the bakers must utilize ingredients from popular summertime cocktails to create a summer tart. Throughout the season, the bakers will face challenges highlighting the best summer has to offer from tropical fruit to beach vacations. In the semifinals, the challenges celebrate Discovery's Shark Week, requiring the bakers to whip up shark bite cookie bars and shark cage desserts. Then, in the grand finale it's fireworks and flags, as the three remaining bakers celebrate America's birthday by creating a New York City-inspired Fourth of July fireworks cake complete with lights and lasers. In the end, one baker will be crowned Summer Baking Champion and take home $25,000."
Summer Baking Championship season 2 cast
Jesse Palmer, known for his hosting duties on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, as well as Spring Baking Championship, hosts Summer Baking Championship season 2.
The contestants are also showing off their tasty treats to a panel of esteemed judges: Carla Hall (The Chew), Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) and Damaris Phillips (Food Network Star).
Here are the 10 bakers competing for the big prize:
- Vonshia Brown (Los Angeles)
- Tara Canaday (Cumberland, Maine)
- Austin Granados (Manitoba, Canada)
- Chris Jara (San Antonio)
- Rob Lough (Houston)
- Dominick Miller (Santa Rosa, Calif.)
- Nayibe Renaud (Henderson, Nev.)
- German Rizzo (Glen Cove, N.Y.)
- Stephanie Tucci (Ontario, Canada)
- Karol Zapata (Queens, N.Y.)
Summer Baking Championship season 2 trailer
Take a look at the preview of Summer Baking Championship season 2 below.
