Kids Baking Championship

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  • TV-G
  • 2015
  • 14 Seasons
  • 7.2  (597)

Kids Baking Championship is a reality TV competition series that premiered on Food Network in 2015. The show was hosted by Duff Goldman, a baking expert who has appeared on several other Food Network shows, and Valerie Bertinelli, a renowned actress and chef. The show also featured Linsey Lam, a pastry chef and baking instructor, as a judge.

The premise of the show is simple: a group of talented young bakers, ranging in age from 9 to 13, compete in a series of baking challenges for the chance to win a $25,000 prize. The contestants are tasked with making a wide variety of sweet treats, from cupcakes and cookies to pies and cakes, utilizing their creativity, baking skills, and technical abilities.

Each episode of the show features two challenges. The first challenge, called the "pre-heat," is a small-scale baking challenge that introduces the contestants to the main theme of the episode. This challenge usually takes an hour, and the contestants are given a specific set of ingredients to work with, as well as a theme or technique to incorporate.

The second challenge, called the "main heat," is the centerpiece of the episode. In this challenge, the contestants are given a much more complex baking project to complete, usually within a longer time frame, such as three or four hours. The main heat challenges often relate to holidays or special occasions, such as Valentine's Day or a summer picnic, and require the contestants to use a wide variety of baking techniques and skills to create impressive and delicious baked goods.

Throughout the show, the contestants are judged on three main areas: taste, presentation, and technique. The judges taste each of the baked goods and evaluate them based on how they look, how they taste, and how well the contestants followed the recipe and used the required techniques.

One of the unique features of Kids Baking Championship is the presence of Duff Goldman, who not only co-hosts the show but also serves as a mentor to the contestants. Duff, who is known for his elaborate and creative cake designs, provides guidance and advice to the young bakers, helping them troubleshoot problems and offering tips and tricks to improve their baking skills.

Valerie Bertinelli, the other co-host, brings her own experience as a chef and cookbook author to the show. She often takes on the role of cheerleader and encourager, offering words of support and motivation to the contestants, and helping to create a positive and supportive atmosphere on set.

Linsey Lam, the pastry chef and judge, is responsible for evaluating the contestants' creations and providing feedback to help them improve their baking skills. Linsey is known for her keen eye for detail, and for her ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each baked good, from the texture of the cake to the decoration on top.

Overall, Kids Baking Championship is a fun and entertaining show that showcases the incredible talent and creativity of young bakers. The challenges are engaging and challenging, the judges are knowledgeable and supportive, and the contestants are inspiring and impressive. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just someone who loves watching talented kids make delicious treats, Kids Baking Championship is definitely worth checking out.

Kids Baking Championship is a series that ran for 14 seasons (133 episodes) between February 2, 2015 and on food network

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Seasons
You Belong in a Zoo
10. You Belong in a Zoo
March 4, 2025
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown challenge the final three bakers to create zoo cakes for the title of Kids Baking Champion and $25,000!
Were You Born in a Barn?
9. Were You Born in a Barn?
March 3, 2025
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown test the bakers' skills by asking them to build cookie animal houses, plus haystack cookies to feed the hungry animals.
Going Underground
8. Going Underground
February 24, 2025
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown ask the remaining five bakers to make edible terrariums featuring their assigned insects as well as an edible flower.
Animal Snackers
7. Animal Snackers
February 17, 2025
Rudy the mini horse joins Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown to challenge the bakers to create dessert imposters of their assigned animal's favorite food.
Delightful Dessert Domes
6. Delightful Dessert Domes
February 10, 2025
Smurfs are taking over the kitchen! Inspired by the movie "Smurfs," Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown ask the remaining seven bakers to create a Smurf dome cake that illustrates what kind of Smurf they would be! Then, since the Smurfs travel to Australia in the movie, the young bakers must make a cookie decorated to look like an animal found in Australia.
Paws for Applause
5. Paws for Applause
February 3, 2025
Game on! The remaining eight bakers are challenged by Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown to make paw print gridiron desserts inspired by Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. Special guest Dan the Ref keeps everyone in line while real live football-playing puppies motivate the bakers. In a twist, the competitors are tasked with making dessert bark from scratch. Finally, it's a gridiron tasting battle on the football field as the same types of desserts face off head-to-head.
Sea Creature Sweets
4. Sea Creature Sweets
January 27, 2025
This week, we're setting sail with Disney Cruise Line to visit Disney Lookout Cay, where the native sea creatures are so beautiful and inspiring that Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown ask the bakers to create sea animal desserts in an ocean or beach setting. For the twist, bakers are required to make a custom ice cream with a mix-in that goes with their dessert. Then, very special guests Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse drop by for a visit because there is an amazing prize at stake in this challenge -- the winning baker will enjoy a Disney Cruise Vacation!
Doggone Good
3. Doggone Good
January 20, 2025
Dog Man is half police officer and half dog, and the animated movie "Dog Man" is all about him. So, for this challenge, hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown pair up the 10 bakers to create two-tiered Dog Man cakes! One team member creates a dog head for the top tier, and their teammate makes the human bottom tier of the cake. For a twist, the bakers must incorporate an ingredient that all dogs (and humans) love -- bacon!
Macaronimals
2. Macaronimals
January 13, 2025
Hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown have noticed that a particular dessert can be easily shaped into animals like a turtle, a panda or a frog ... but the dessert itself can be tricky. So, for the macaron animals challenge, Duff shows the kid bakers how to create a silky smooth macaron batter before baking time starts. Then, since the animal macarons need a place to rest, the bakers must give their animals an edible habitat to hang out in.
Amazing Animals: Scales, Feathers, Fur and Fins
1. Amazing Animals: Scales, Feathers, Fur and Fins
January 6, 2025
For the kickoff challenge, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown ask the 12 kid bakers to create an animal texture tart decorated with creature-inspired features like scales, feathers, fur or fins. Plus, they must add an edible version of their animal's tail.
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Where to Watch Kids Baking Championship
Kids Baking Championship is available for streaming on the food network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kids Baking Championship on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV, Food Network and Philo.
  • Premiere Date
    February 2, 2015
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (597)
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