Series synopsis
Cake Wars is an American reality television series that premiered on Food Network on June 29, 2015. It ended on March 26, 2017. It stars Richard Ruskell, Ron Ben-Israel, Waylynn Lucas and Jonathan Bennett.
Four expert bakers aim to win their jaw-dropping cake a spot at a major party or special event. With Jonathan Bennett hosting, each of the bakers will bake one-of-a-kind creations with the hopes of impressing well-known pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel, Fonuts co-owner Waylynn Lucas and some very special guest judges. Each week, only one contestant will take the cake to headline the main event, and take home the sweet grand prize of $10,000. Each of the bakers will compete in two rounds during the com ...
Premise
Four expert bakers aim to win their jaw-dropping cake a spot at a major party or special event. With Jonathan Bennett hosting, each of the bakers will bake one-of-a-kind creations with the hopes of impressing well-known pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel, Fonuts co-owner Waylynn Lucas and some very special guest judges. Each week, only one contestant will take the cake to headline the main event, and take home the sweet grand prize of $10,000. Each of the bakers will compete in two rounds during the competition. In the first, they will be given a surprise ingredient that they must incorporate into the recipe. And in the second, they must make a cake that contains three special features that match the event’s theme. In both rounds, their skills will be tested as they race to get dessert on the table before time runs out. At the end of the second round, they will be judged on taste and presen
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Ruskell as Self - Judge
- Ron Ben-Israel as Self - Judge
- Waylynn Lucas as Self - Judge
- Jonathan Bennett as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Katherine McNamara as Self - Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 69 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 20 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | June 29, 2015 | August 17, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 11, 2016 | April 4, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 6, 2016 | September 5, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 15 | September 12, 2016 | March 26, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas: Ultimate Christmas Lights | |
| 2 | Christmas: Who's Coming Down the Chimney? | |
| 3 | Christmas: Santa's New Ride |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Simpsons | June 29, 2015 |
| 2 | DC Comics | July 6, 2015 |
| 3 | The Knot | July 13, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars | January 11, 2016 |
| 2 | Dr. Seuss | January 18, 2016 |
| 3 | Kung Fu Panda 3 | January 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain America | June 6, 2016 |
| 2 | SpongeBob | June 13, 2016 |
| 3 | Charlie Brown's All-Stars | June 20, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Powerpuff Girls Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup fly into Cake Wars to celebrate the iconic animated series The Powerpuff Girls! Four bakers will need their own superpowers as they compete to have their amazing cake creation at the center of the party and take home the $10,000 prize. Amanda Leighton, Kristen Li and Natalie Palamides, the voice actresses behind The Powerpuff Girls, serve as guest judges. |
September 12, 2016 |
| 2 |
Wonder Woman It's the 75th anniversary of Wonder Woman and Cake Wars is joining the party! Four bakers will face the golden Lasso of Truth from our judges, but only one cake will be chosen as the centerpiece of a party celebrating the iconic hero's birthday and take home $10,000. Nicola Scott, Wonder Woman comic book artist, joins the judging panel |
September 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Addams Family Beloved icons James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the BFG come to the Cake Wars kitchen to celebrate the 100th birthday of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Four bakers will have to put their imaginations into overdrive as they compete to have their cake at the center of this centennial birthday party and take home $10,000. Chloe Dahl, Roald Dahl's granddaughter, steps in as special guest judge. |
October 10, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Food Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 29, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 26, 2017 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 22:00:00 |