The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 2
Starring
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle Food
Original release13 October (2015-10-13) 
15 December 2015 (2015-12-15)
Season chronology

The second season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 October 2015 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.[1] Unlike the first season, season two aired on pay television channel LifeStyle Food and was produced by FremantleMedia Australia.[2] The season consisted of 10 episodes.[1] Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 October 2015 until 15 December 2015, and saw Sian Redgrave win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.[2][3] The season consisted of 10 episodes.

In a slight change to the first season and the British edition of the show, this season took place in the Bake-Off Shed as opposed to a tent or marquee.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[4]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Sian Redgrave 23Fashion boutique stylistPerth, Western AustraliaSeason Winner
Jasmin Hartley 27BaristaMackay, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Suzy Stefanidis 45Stay at home mumMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Angela Fleay 47Truck driverMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 9)
James Dunsmore 31Food historianSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 8)
Nathan Taylor 19StudentPerth, WAEliminated (Episode 7)
Benjamin "Ben" Brown 37Mining inventory plannerEmerald, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 6)
Brendan Eilola 43IT specialistBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 5)
Janice Tan 34Management consultantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Meghan "Meg" Moorcroft 20StudentAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 3)
Mariana Gates 55Volunteer workerGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Dr. Peter "Pete" Rankin 58DoctorMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker12345678910
Sian SBSBSBWINNER
Jasmin SBSBRunner-Up
Suzy SBRunner-Up
Angela SBSBOUT
James SBOUT
Nathan OUT
Ben OUT
Brendan OUT
Janice OUT
Meg OUT
Mariana OUT
Dr. Pete OUT

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: Cakes

For the bakers' first challenge, a family-sized signature cake was set. This was set to be done in two hours, and should show the baker's style. For the technical challenge, Maggie's recipe for her constitution cake. It combined indigenous Australian fruits and icing to make three cakes. It was to be done in two and a half hours. A hidden design cake was set as the showstopper challenge. In five hours, the bakers must create a cake that shows a pattern or design once cut into.

Baker Signature
(Signature Cake)
Technical
(Maggie's Constitution cake)
Showstopper
(Hidden design cake)
Angela Chocolate cake with sour cream icing1stMint and Chocolate cake
Ben Triple layer sponge2ndChocolate and Baileys Bundt cake
Brendan Parsnip Carrot cake8thOrange and chocolate gateau
James Carrot cake5thStarry-eyed cake
Janice Japanese honey soufflé Cheesecake4thPandan cake
Jasmin Chocolate and salted caramel cake3rdBritish-at-heart cake
Mariana Chocolate cherry cake12thCitrus pop surprise cake
Meg Caramel Piñata cake6thLeopard print cake
Nathan Blueberry and blood orange cake11thChocolate and peanut butter cake
Dr. Pete Tiramisu cake10thRed Cross cake
Sian Chocolate and beetroot cake9thBattenberg cake
Suzy Strawberry Angel cake7thHidden glamour cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

Baker Signature
(12 filled biscuits)
Technical
(Matt's Cannoli)
Showstopper
(3D biscuit display)
Angela Lemon Melting Moments1stTiered Biscuit cake stand
Ben Peach and bourbon Marshmallow biscuits8thBacon and lime macaron tower
Brendan Shooting Stars with choc-orange ganache11thPicassoesque Art of Biscuit
James Orange Creams5thChild Catcher's Carriage
Janice Chinese New Year pineapple cookies3rdChinese Lantern
Jasmin Chai latte biscuits6thJasmin's Dream Bakery
Mariana Lemon Shortbread biscuits with lemon butter10thMontenegrin Winter Scene
Meg Jolly Nog biscuits with bourbon filling9thMoulin Rouge Windmill
Nathan German Cinnamon biscuits7thCranberry gingerbread teacup
Sian Coffee Yo-yos with fig and ginger jam4thBlack Forest cuckoo clock
Suzy Sweethearts with buttercream and raspberry jam2ndBiscuit cake stand

Episode 3: Choux

Baker Signature
(12 individual Éclairs)
Technical
(Matt's Paris-Brest)
Showstopper
(Gateau St Honore centrepiece)
Angela Coffee Éclairs10thLemon Gateau St. Honoré
Ben Mystery Éclairs2ndCardamom, mandarin and ginger Gateau St. Honoré
Brendan Pumpkin pie Éclairs7thRaspberry, chocolate and vanilla Gateau St. Honoré
James Passionfruit Éclairs6thChoc-orange St. Honoré
Janice Blueberry and lavender Éclairs8thChoc-banana and rum Gateau St. Honoré
Jasmin Chocolate and salted caramel Éclairs3rdCoffee St. Honoré
Meg Salted caramel Éclairs9thSt 'Znoud'
Nathan Mandarin and yuzu Éclairs4thRaspberry and pistachio Gateau St. Honoré
Sian Lemon meringue Éclairs1stOpera St. Honoré
Suzy 'Pash Me Now' Éclairs5thRaspberry Gateau St. Honoré

Episode 4: Pies

Baker Signature
(6 individual savoury pies)
Technical
(Maggie's Blood orange meringue pie)
Showstopper
(Deep dish fruit pie)
Angela Creamy lemon chicken Pies5thFruit and almond Pie
Ben Chicken, ham and leek Pies2ndSpiced pear and walnut Pie
Brendan Chicken, bacon and vegetable Pies7thBaklava Pie
James Pork and sage Pies6thApple and nutmeg Pie
Janice Chinese Pork Pies9thCompost Pie
Jasmin Sage and pork Pies1stVery Berry Pie
Nathan Satay pork Pies3rdApple and blackberry Pie
Sian Wild mushroom Pies8thApple, prune and vino cotto Pie
Suzy Perfect trio Pies4thApple and pear Pie

Episode 5: Chocolate

Baker Signature
(Brownies)
Technical
(Black Forest gateau)
Showstopper
(Chocolate centrepiece)
Angela Pecan and Cranberry Brownies7thChoc Medley
Ben Thyme and Dark Chocolate Brownies6thBlossoming Fig
Brendan Velvet Chocolate Brownies1stChocolate and Strawberry Jewel Box
James Chocolate Miso Brownies8thChocolate Forest Lodge
Jasmin Millionaire Brownies2ndChocolate Trio Centrepiece
Nathan Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies4thChocolate and Raspberry Jaconde Medley
Sian Italian Cheesecake Brownies3rdChestnut and Chocolate Yule Log
Suzy Circle of Never Ending Bliss5thChocolate Medley

Episode 6: Bread

Baker Signature
(6 flavoured & 6 filled savoury Flatbreads)
Technical
(8 Knotted Rolls)
Showstopper
(Stollen Loaf Centrepiece)
Angela Coriander and garlic Chapatis
Spicy Potato Pockets
5thChristmas Stollen
Ben Smoked garlic and fennel Naans
Gruyere Flatbreads
3rdPeach and coffee Stollen
James Besan flour Flatbreads
Halloumi Gozleme
6thBarberry and fig Stollen
Jasmin Tomato and olive Focaccia
Pesto Quesadillas
4thFruity Mince Stollen Wreath
Nathan Nigella and garlic Naans
Aloo Naans
1stCherry and peach Stollen Wreath
Sian Truffle Focaccias
Yoghurt filled Flatbreads
2ndDate, chocolate and hazelnut Stollen
Suzy Feta Flatbreads
Lemon chicken stuffed Flatbreads
7thEaster Celebration Wreath

Episode 7: Dessert

Baker Signature
(5 Individual Hot Puddings)
Technical
(Dried Apricot Pavlova)
Showstopper
(3-Tiered Dessert)
Angela Orange, pistachio and ginger Puddings2ndTiered Dessert Stand
James Date and chestnut Puddings6thFruit Tart Stand
Jasmin Spotted Dick Puddings1st'Fifty Shades of Lemon'
Nathan Dark chocolate and pear Puddings5th'Carnival of Sweets'
Sian Persimmon Puddings3rdCoconut Wedding Cake
Suzy 'Let me Date You' Puddings4th'Tart it Up'

Episode 8: Pastry

Baker Signature
(12 miniature savoury pastries)
Technical
(Mushroom, thyme, leek pithivier)
Showstopper
(Strudel centrepiece)
Angela Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls
Vegetable samosas
1stMango and apple strudel
James Salmon and ginger galettes
Empanadas
5thPear and hazelnut strudel
Jasmin Beef mince Cornish pasties
Vol au vents
4thStrudel
Sian Fennel and blue cheese danishes
Pumpkin pasties
2ndSour cherry strudel
Suzy Feta maznik
Spinach and ricotta maznik
3rdCherry and bougatsa strudel

Episode 9: Classics

Baker Signature
(Doughnuts)
Technical
(Passionfruit Tart)
Showstopper
(High Tea)
Angela Lemon Doughnuts1stCountry Style High Tea
Jasmin Classic Trio of Doughnuts4thTea Plate
Sian Chocolate and Liquorice Doughnuts3rdHigh Tea
Suzy Doughnut Trio2ndInternational High Tea

Episode 10: Finale

Baker Signature
(12 signature vanilla slices)
Technical
(Maggie's cornucopia cake)
Showstopper
(Free Choice)
Jasmin Vanilla slice2ndTiers of Joy
Sian Mille-feuille1stTower of Profiteroles
Suzy Vanilla slice3rdNever Ending Love

Ratings

No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
ViewersRank
1 "Cakes" 13 October 2015 104,0001 [5]
2 "Biscuits" 20 October 2015 102,0001 [6]
3 "Choux" 27 October 2015 109,0001 [7]
4 "Pies" 3 November 2015 81,0001 [8]
5 "Chocolate" 10 November 2015 111,0001 [9]
6 "Bread" 17 November 2015 91,0001 [10]
7 "Desserts" 24 November 2015 93,0002 [11]
8 "Pastry" 1 December 2015 126,0001 [12]
9 "Classics" 8 December 2015 131,0001 [13]
10 "Finale" 15 December 2015 136,0001 [14]

References

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  3. Knox, David (13 July 2015). "Claire Hooper, Mel Buttle to host The Great Australian Bake Off". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
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  14. "Tuesday 15 December 2015". TV Tonight. 16 December 2015.
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