In this championship bake-off, finalists tell their life stories through a series of desserts that highlight their personal growth and aspirations.

On fruit day, the bakers face two new challenges: crafting innovative apple-based desserts and showcasing their favorite summer sweets.

The remaining bakers compete for a spot in the finale, crafting handheld treats inspired by carnival games and towering desserts designed to dazzle.

In this double challenge, bakers race against the clock to reimagine sweet rolls and create showstopping textile patterns for their blue-ribbon desserts.

Contestants reimagine an iconic carnival snack on a stick and put a fresh twist on a multilayer cake inspired by the dessert that put them on the map.

From french fry-inspired cookies to cotton candy cupcakes, contestants recreate familiar favorites and attention-grabbing treats with hidden surprises.

Bakers team up on a challenge to reinvent the chocolate chip cookie before trying their hand at scrumptious, stunningly decorated chocolate bundt cakes.

After whipping up sweet-and-savory treats featuring bacon, a classic pie challenge tests the bakers' crust-making skills.