Kardea Brown as Self - Judge
Episodes 30
Spring on the Farm
Eleven bakers begin the competition by making farm stand breakfast treats, and then they try to impress the judges with a cake and dessert tribute to happy, dancing cows; a look back at seasons past and sneak peeks of spring bakes to come.
Read MoreSpring Celebrations
The bakers celebrate the vibrant colors of spring as host Ali Khan challenges them to make colorful, spicy sweets for Holi, a Hindu spring festival; then they use a spring green ingredient to create a leaping leprechaun dessert for St. Patrick's Day.
Read MoreSpring Bunnies and Chickens, Oh My!
Host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to create beautiful, edible eggs with a surprise flavor and decorative spring chick; then the bakers try to impress judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman with their spectacular hot cross bunnies.
Read MoreSpring Romance
Host Ali Khan pairs up the bakers to create a proposal dessert plate for a spring couple. Then it's all about baking a spring wedding cake, but each baker makes half the cake without seeing their teammate's work because love is blind!
Read MoreSpring Babies
It's a spring baby bonanza for the bakers when host Ali Khan challenges them to make desserts that look like gorgeous baby gifts and have spring flavor pairings like lemon and thyme, rhubarb and ginger, and kumquat and mint. After the gifts are baked, it's time for the party! The bakers must create baby shower dessert towers to impress judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.
Read MoreSpring Flower Fiesta
Spring bursts into bloom as host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to use pressed and dried flowers in their party desserts. Then they get to pull out all the spring stops in a flower fantasy cake that features a flower flavor such as hibiscus, rose, jasmine and elderflower. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman choose the winner.
Read MoreThe Spring Cookie Classic
Inspired by the famous Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich, host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to invent their own spring delight featuring cookies, ice cream and fruit. Then they're assigned classic and beloved cookies to turn into a fabulous and tasty spring dessert for judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.
Read MoreSpring Pastimes
Emerging from winter hibernation into spring, there are so many fun things to do! Host Ali Khan challenges the remaining bakers to make a fruity spring dessert in a skillet to enjoy around the campfire. Then each baker is assigned a wintry, indoor craft and tasked with creating a look-alike, spring-themed cake for judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.
Read MoreSpring Break
Fun spring getaways are the name of the game as host Ali Khan challenges the remaining bakers to combine destination desserts with classic snacks. The Spring Break fun continues as the bakers create a two-dessert landscape resembling a vacation in a national forest, amusement park, city or tropical beach. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman decide which bakers make it into the finale.
Read MoreSpring Gardens: The Birds and the Bugs
The first round is for the birds as host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to create spring songbird-themed desserts. Then it's all about celebrating the joys of the garden and the critters within. The bakers must make lush spring garden cakes with a surprise design element inside. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman award the best baker the title of Spring Baking Champion and the $25,000 prize.
Read MoreEverything's Coming Up Floral
Twelve bakers enter the Spring Baking Barn to create delicious desserts featuring the freshest fruit and flowers the farm has to offer! In the first round, host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to make fruit tarts that showcase their distinct personalities. Then, the bakers must fight to remain in the game with a floral bonanza cake that wows judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.
Read MoreMolly's Mardi Gras
Host Molly Yeh brings a taste of New Orleans to the farm with challenges inspired by Mardi Gras. The party starts as the competing bakers put their own spin on the classic king cake. Then, judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman ask them to step up their game with a fantastic Mardi Gras parade float.
Read MoreCoffee and Tea with Molly
Host Molly Yeh brings her love of coffee and tea to the competition with oversized stuffed coffee cookies in the preheat! Then, it's tea for two as the bakers must team up and work together to win over judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman with a delicious dessert platter.
Read MoreSpring Surprises
Spring on the farm brings many beautiful surprises, so host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to bring the unexpected to their upside-down citrus cakes. In the main heat, judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman are impressed with the bakers' out-of-the-box thinking and unique takes on pies.
Read MoreCherry Blossom Bake-Off
Cherry blossom festivals are an iconic celebration of spring, so host Molly Yeh asks the bakers to take the beauty of the blooms and turn them into inspired cherry blossom desserts. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman marvel at the beauty of the season and the beauty of the bakers' creations.
Read MoreTake Me Out to the Ballgame
Spring is the perfect time to get outside, and whether it's a baseball game or a potluck picnic, delicious food is never far away! Host Molly Yeh asks the bakers to make desserts that evoke outdoor spring traditions, and judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman decide which bakers have what it takes to knock the challenge out of the park.
Read MorePretty as a Picture
Host Molly Yeh tasks the remaining bakers with using a few of her farm favorites to make delightful breakfast treats that wake up the palates of judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman. Then, the bakers must make a cake that looks like a painting as they continue their journey to $25,000.
Read MoreSweets and Second Chances
Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman surprise the competitors by giving an eliminated baker a sweet second chance. Host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to make desserts that feature candy, and then it's back to the barn with cute baby farm animals.
Read MoreFarmhouse Chic
There's no shortage of celebrations on the farm, and host Molly Yeh keeps the party going by challenging the bakers to make desserts that feature cocktails, wine and cheese. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman raise a glass to the desserts that raise the bar.
Read MoreAll About Family
The remaining four bakers are part of the Spring Baking Championship family now, so host Molly Yeh delves into family history in the final challenges, requesting a cherished family recipe and an heirloom wedding cake. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman crown one baker the Spring Baking Champion and award the sweet $25,000 prize!
Read MoreWho Do You Love?
Host Jesse Palmer welcomes 12 bakers to the Spring Baking kitchen, where they are challenged to prove their passion by using their unique skills to recreate the dessert that sparked their initial love for baking. Then, the bakers must impress judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller with "berry" good cakes that illustrate everything they love to do in spring with a special loved one.
Read MoreSpring Passion
Things get heated when host Jesse Palmer challenges the bakers to spice up bento box cakes using ingredients that are also aphrodisiacs. To avoid elimination, they use passionfruit and chiles to perfectly balance passion and heat for judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller.
Read MoreIll-Fated Romances
The ten remaining bakers face the darker side of love with challenges dedicated to ill-fated romances. Host Jesse Palmer requests they create flaky Spring Fling Napoleons and pair up in their first team challenge to create break-up cakes that help judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller get over the one that got away.
Read MoreFool for Love
It's April Fool's Day in the kitchen! Host Jesse Palmer tasks the remaining bakers with creating "fool for love" tarts and embracing the holiday of pranks by serving judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller cakes that look like pies.
Read MoreLove in the Great Outdoors
Host Jesse Palmer instructs the bakers to look to the stars and create celestial mousse cakes. Then, the bakers pair up in a team challenge to make romantic croquembouche arbors and floral macarons that are fit for judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller's spring garden party.
Read MoreRetro Love
The Spring Baking kitchen looks soooo groovy with its retro makeover! Host Jesse Palmer celebrates the '50s and '60s as he challenges the bakers to make soda shop cupcakes and extra shaggy cakes that are dedicated to those groovy judges, Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller.
Read MoreThe Things We Bake for Love
There's no better way to show you're in love than with delicious desserts baked from the heart. Host Jesse Palmer has the bakers pull out all the stops to create breakfast-in-bed muffin towers and decadent chocolate pies in hopes of wooing judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller.
Read MoreLove Around the World
Spring Baking goes global as host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with celebrating their love for the flavors of the world. They create blind date mashup desserts and get really cheesy with cheesecakes that feature exotic and international flavors for judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller.
Read MoreA Mother's Love
Host Jesse Palmer springs into the season with a Mother's Day celebration! For the bakers to show Mom how much she means to them, they create bouquets of tulips and rosé-infused desserts, two things any mom would love on their special day, before judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller decide who moves on to the finale!
Read MoreSealing the Deal
To culminate the season of love, host Jesse Palmer is throwing a Spring Baking wedding! Before the wedding can take place, the bottom two bakers each create a dozen doughnut wedding shower favors for a place in the final bake. Then, the final three create proposal desserts and dream wedding cakes for three real couples. The baker who wins the hearts of the happy pair along with judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Kardea Brown will be crowned Spring Baking Champion and win $25,000!
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