Ep 9. Cupcakes
- TVG
- November 25, 2007
- 21 min
In Throwdown with Bobby Flay season 2 episode 9, the famous chef is on a mission to challenge the best bakers in the country when it comes to the most beloved dessert of all time – cupcakes. The show begins with Flay traveling around the country to find the best local cupcake shops to compete against.
The episode starts with Bobby Flay in Cleveland, Ohio. He discovered a small cupcake shop, which he has heard about through word of mouth. He meets the owner of the shop, Johnny Sugar, who has been baking cupcakes for over 20 years. Flay challenges Sugar to a bake-off, and the competition is set.
In the second leg of his journey, Flay travels to Portland, Oregon. He visits a boutique bakery, Cupcake Jones. The owner and head baker, Lisa Watson, is confident that her cupcakes will win over Flay. He decides to challenge her in a battle.
Next stop, New York, where Flay visits Chloe's Cupcakes, known for its unique and delicious flavors. The owner, Chloe Coscarelli, has won several awards for her cupcakes. Flay decides to take Coscarelli on head-to-head to test her abilities.
In the fourth leg of the journey, Flay travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he experiences a tough competition. He visits an upscale cupcake shop called Sprinkles. The owner, Candace Nelson, is a renowned pastry chef who has made it all the way to the top. She is ready with her A-game, and Flay has to bring his best as well.
The final leg of the show takes Flay to Washington, D.C. He visits Georgetown Cupcake, owned by the famous sisters, Katherine and Sophie. They are the most successful cupcake bakery owners with millions of fans worldwide. Flay will have to bring his baking skills to the table in this final showdown.
Throughout the episode, Flay shows his audience the techniques and secrets that go into the making of the perfect cupcake. He highlights the importance of matching the ingredients carefully, measuring correctly, and presenting impeccably.
Throwdown with Bobby Flay episode 9 - Cupcakes, is a sweet competition filled with intense drama, stunning flavors, and a lot of creative ideas. It is a must-watch episode for anyone who loves cupcakes and would like to know what it takes to make the best ones around. Catch the culinary showdown between Flay and the best cupcake bakers of the country, and take away some tips on making perfect cupcakes.