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Ricotta Bear. A home baker trains like he is headed for the tent. Pizza + catering Skills

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The Show

Series 2

2011 · BBC Two · Winner: Jo Wheatley

Judges: Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Hosts: Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

All series← Series 1Series 3 →

Episode 1: Cakes

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24 Cupcakes
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Coffee and Walnut Battenberg
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Chocolate Tiered Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BenRhubarb and Custard Cupcakes After Dinner Cupcakes2ndVanilla Sponge with White Chocolate and Raspberry ButtercreamSafe
HollyCherry Bakewell Inspired Cupcakes Ginger Cupcakes with Fig Truffle1stNovelty Farm CakeStar Baker
IanApple and Cinnamon Cupcakes10thUNKNOWNSafe
JanetRaspberry and Cream Cupcakes8thChocolate Marble Cake with Dark and White Chocolate TrufflesSafe
JasonLemon Meringue Cupcakes Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes6thUNKNOWNSafe
JoChocolate and Orange Cupcakes Orange and Cardamom Cupcakes11thChocolate and Strawberry CakeSafe
KeithEarl Grey Cupcakes12thChocolate and Sour Cream CakeEliminated
Mary-AnneBanoffee Cupcakes4thChocolate and Raspberry Opera CakeSafe
RobertBlackberry and Vanilla Cupcakes with Liquorice Frosting3rdGenoise Layered Mousse Cake with Chocolate GanacheSafe
SimonGuinness and Chocolate Cupcakes9thTwo-Tiered Chocolate Courgette CakeSafe
UrvashiCherry Blossom Cupcakes Japanese Lime Cupcakes7thOrange Blossom Celebration CakeSafe
YasminCardamom and Pomegranate Cupcakes Lemon Meringue Cupcakes5thThree Tier Passion CakeSafe

Episode 2: Tarts

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Savoury Quiche
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Tarte au Citron
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24 Miniature Sweet Tarts
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BenChorizo, Pepper and Gruyere Quiche1stLemon Meringue TartsSafe
HollyPesto Quiche4thMilk Chocolate and Pistachio Tarts Trifle TartsSafe
IanStilton, Spinach and New Potato Quiche with Paprika and Walnut Pastry2ndUNKNOWNSafe
JanetQuiche Printanière8thRed Fruit Tarts Chocolate and Cherry TartsSafe
JasonSalmon and Pak Choi Quiche3rdMint Chocolate Tarts Blueberry Bakewell TartsStar Baker
JoCaramelised Onion, Gruyere and Thyme Quiche10thRaspberry and Mascarpone Tarts with Lemon and Almond Pastry Honey and Almond Tarts with SweetcrustSafe
Mary-AnneRoasted Cauliflower, Cheese and Caramelised Onion Quiche9thButterscotch Brulée Tarts in Pecan Pastry Apple Rose TartsSafe
RobertSmoked Bacon and Kale Quiche5thChocolate, Fennel and Ginger Tarts Creme Patisserie and Poached Pear Tarts in Almond PastrySafe
SimonSmoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche11thPassion Fruit and Ricotta Tarts Salted Chocolate, Stem Ginger and Mascarpone Cream TartsEliminated
UrvashiCrab, Coriander and Coconut Quiche7thStrawberry and Basil Tarts Elderflower and Honeycomb TartsSafe
YasminSmoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche6thChocolate and Orange Tarts in Cinnamon-Orange Pastry Blueberry and Hazelnut Tarts in Hazelnut PastrySafe

Episode 3: Bread

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Free Form Loaf
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Focaccia
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12 sweet and 12 savoury rolls
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BenWalnut, Raisin and Rosemary Loaf3rdUNKNOWNSafe
HollyPicnic Loaf6thStilton and Walnut RollsSafe
IanCourgette, Caerphilly Cheese and Thyme Loaf10thWalnut and Raisin Rolls Cracked Wheat LogsEliminated
JanetZupfe Loaf with Gruyère Cheese8thApple and Walnut Granary Rolls Red Onion Cottage RollsSafe
JasonCheese and Onion Tear and Share Loaf7thUNKNOWNSafe
JoStromboli Flavoured with Mozarella, Ham, and Picante Pepper1stSpiced Orange Rolls Pumpkin Seed RollsSafe
Mary-AnnePloughman's Loaf5thHerb and Walnut Breads Chocolate and Chilli BunsSafe
RobertRye and Coriander Seed Loaf4thBlueberry Brioche Rolls Lemon and Poppy Seed RollsSafe
UrvashiSalt and Peppercorn Loaf9thChilli and Halloumi Rolls Lemon and Coriander Mini LoavesEliminated
YasminEgyptian Dukkah Loaf with Mixed Spices2ndPesto Bread Sweet Coconut RollsStar Baker

Episode 4: Biscuits

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12 Biscuits
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24 Brandy Snaps
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Macarons
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BenStem Ginger Nuts5thChocolate and Almond Macarons Pine Nut Macarons Pistachio MacaronsEliminated
HollyStrawberry and Custard Melts3rd'Chocolate bars of my youth' (Caramel Macarons, Mint Chocolate Macarons and Chocolate Orange Macarons)Star Baker
JanetChristmas Marzipan Biscuits4thRaspberry Macarons Blackcurrant Macarons Almond MacaronsSafe
JasonLebkuchen1stMocktail Macarons (Mojito, Cranberry Cooler, and Piña Colada)Star Baker
JoLavender Biscuits8thBlueberry Macarons Coconut Macarons Strawberry MacaronsSafe
Mary-AnneMelting Moments2ndBlackcurrant and Mint Macarons Gooseberry and Elderflower Macarons Hazelnut MacaronsSafe
RobertChocolate and Ginger Oat Biscuits7thStrawberry and Lime Macarons Lemon Macarons Chocolate and Cardamom MacaronsSafe
YasminChocolate Chip and Pistachio Biscotti6thChocolate and Lime Macarons Coffee and Walnut Macarons Pineapple and Coconut MacaronsSafe

Episode 5: Pies

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Family Pie
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6 Miniature Pork Pie
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Meringue Pie
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
HollyStilton, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie4thLime Meringue PieSafe
JanetChicken and Chestnut Pie1stRhubarb Meringue PieStar Baker
JasonBrown Down Chicken Pie7thPlum Meringue PieEliminated
JoSalmon and Asparagus Pie6thApple and Raspberry Meringue PieSafe
Mary-AnneChicken and Bacon Pie2ndMidnight Meringue PieSafe
RobertChicken and Mushroom Pie3rdRhubarb & Custard Meringue PieEliminated
YasminFamily Fish Pie5thPeach and Raspberry Meringue PieSafe

Episode 6: Desserts (Quarterfinals)

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Baked Cheesecake
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Chocolate Roulade
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Croquembouche
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
HollyFather Christmas' Baked Cheesecake3rdHansel and Gretel's CroquemboucheSafe
JanetRhubarb and Ginger Baked Cheesecake5thOrange and Nougatine CroquemboucheSafe
JoRum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake1stLimoncello and White Chocolate CroquemboucheStar Baker
Mary-AnneTutti Frutti Curd Baked Cheesecake4thOrange and Praline Croquembouche with Cardamom CaramelSafe
YasminBaked Amaretto Cheesecake2ndRose CroquemboucheEliminated

Episode 7: Pâtisserie (Semi-final)

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Layered Mousse Cake
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12 Iced Fingers
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3 Different Types of Pastries or Croissants
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
HollyWhite Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Génoise Mousse Cake1stApricot, Macadamia and White Chocolate Pinwheels Almond Croissants Apple, Raisin and Cinnamon PlaitsSafe
JanetChocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake4thPain Aux Raisin Plain Croissant Pain Au ChocolatEliminated
JoRaspberry & Strawberry Mousse Cake3rdPain Aux Raisin Chocolate Twists Banana and Raisin PastriesSafe
Mary-AnneChocolate and Orange Mousse Cake2ndRaspberry Rose Danishes Praline Spirals Alsatian Plaited DanishesSafe

Episode 8: Final

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12 Mille-Feuille
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Sachertorte
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Petits Fours
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
HollyBanoffee Inspired Mille Feuille2ndStrawberry and Cream Meringue Nest Gooseberry and Elderflower 'Bakewell' Tarts Neapolitan Ice-Cream SandwichRunner-up
JoRaspberry and Blueberry Mille Feuille1stMini Victoria Sandwiches Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Mini Meringues Mini Banoffee Pie with Banana MousseWinner
Mary-AnneLemon and Ginger Mille Feuille3rdFruit Tarts with Elderflower Custard Strawberry and Rhubarb Cheesecakes Black Fruit Meringue with Everlasting SyllabubRunner-up

Source. Episode themes, challenges, bakes, technical rankings, and results are compiled from The Great British Bake Off series 2 on Wikipedia, retrieved September 20, 2026, and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Each series is checked for consistency and every winner is cross-checked against a second article before publishing. Spotted a mistake? Tell me.

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