The Great British Bake Off

The bakers get a head start on Halloween, tackling three seasonal challenges that test their creativity. Among them are creating a spooky‑themed piñata suitable for any celebration and crafting a signature apple cake. These tasks highlight both festive flair and classic baking skill.

Halloween Week is a programme episode that brings the spirit of the season to the kitchen early. Instead of waiting for the calendar to turn, the bakers are thrust straight into a Halloween‑themed schedule, setting the tone for a series of festive challenges. In this installment the contestants are given three seasonal tasks to complete. Among these, they must devise a piñata that fits any spooky celebration and craft a signature apple cake that showcases their skill with autumnal flavours. The trio of challenges is designed to test both creativity and technical ability. The first of the highlighted tasks asks the bakers to design a piñata that captures the eerie atmosphere of Halloween while remaining functional for a party. The second task focuses on producing an apple cake that stands out as a personal hallmark, demanding a balance of texture, taste and seasonal flair. As the episode unfolds, the bakers juggle the pressure of meeting these objectives, demonstrating how an early taste of Halloween can spark inventive baking projects. Their efforts illustrate the blend of festive enthusiasm and culinary precision that defines the show.