Ep 26. It's a Cakewalk

It's a Cakewalk is the 26th episode of the 27th season of Beat Bobby Flay. The episode begins with two talented bakers, who are ready to take on the Iron Chef Bobby Flay. The contestants are given the challenge to make their best cake recipe in just 60 minutes, with the catch that they must use unusual ingredients in their creation.

The first contestant is a pastry chef from Washington DC, named Kelsey. She is a cake specialist, who has been creating cakes for years. Kelsey starts by baking a classic vanilla cake with a twist of lime zest and olive oil. For the frosting, she uses Matcha green tea cream cheese, which gives the cake a unique flavor and irresistible aroma. Kelsey is confident in her creation as she presents it to the panel of judges.

The second contestant is a baker from Virginia, named Tom. He has been a professional baker for over a decade and specializes in baking custom cakes for events. Tom decides to use his secret recipe for a triple chocolate cake. He adds ricotta cheese to the batter, which adds richness to the flavor and keeps the cake moist. For the frosting, he decorates the cake with a blend of Tahitian vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries. Tom feels that his cake will impress the judges.

The judges taste and examine each cake precisely, evaluating the flavor, texture, and overall presentation. After much deliberation, the judges declare Kelsey as the winner of the first round, who moves on to challenge Bobby Flay.

Kelsey and Bobby have known each other for years, and despite their friendship, they both want to win. Bobby is impressed with Kelsey's creation and decides to make a cake with a different twist. He takes inspiration from his favorite childhood sandwich, peanut butter and jelly, and decides to create a peanut butter and jelly cake with a layer of raspberry gel in the center. Bobby's cake batter also includes crushed cashews and roasted peanuts, giving it a crunchy texture that complements the sweet flavor.

Kelsey decides to create a Caribbean-inspired cake with ingredients like coconut, rum, and pineapple. For the cake, she mixes in roasted coconut flakes and dark rum into the batter, giving it a tropical flavor and aroma. For the frosting, Kelsey uses fresh pineapple, cream cheese, and ginger, which elevates the flavor and texture of the cake.

Once the cakes are ready, the judges taste and critique each cake in great detail. They praise Bobby's creation for its unique twist on a classic American sandwich, and they also appreciate Kelsey's tropical take on a cake. However, the judges have to pick one winner, and after much thought, they declare Bobby Flay as the winner.

In the end, both the contestants put up an excellent challenge and impressed the judges with their creativity and skill. Bobby Flay, as usual, proved to be a tough competitor, but Kelsey gave him a good fight, and her cake was a close second. The episode ends on a high note as Bobby praises Kelsey for her exceptional baking skills and her ability to think outside the box, which are traits that he appreciates and respects.