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Celebration Bakes

Episode 8 of 8

Nadiya cooks up some wow-factor celebration bakes, from an eight-layered birthday cake to sparkly Mardi Gras king cake, and from hot cross buns to a spectacularly festive biscuit tower.

Nadiya Hussain takes things up a baking gear as she turns her attention to stunning celebration bakes. Having won The Great British Bake Off and baked the Queen鈥檚 90th birthday cake, Nadiya is a true expert when it comes to elaborate cakes to mark a special occasion. First up is a spectacular eight-layered honey cake with a heart on top that has birthday written all over it. At a glance this bake looks fiendish, but with Nadiya鈥檚 fool-proof tips and tricks, it is achievable for even the novice baker.

Next is Nadiya鈥檚 sparkly king cake - enriched dough filled with a luxurious praline cream, inspired by the New Orleans Mardi Gras and so perfect for a party. In this episode, Nadiya also turns her attention to the religious calendar, as she shares her recipe for the ultimate hot cross buns. With a pink cross on top and stuffed full of jam, these buns are so delightful they could be baked and enjoyed at any time of the year!

And for the series finale, Nadiya wows with a spectacular Swedish biscuit tower. Decorated in edible flowers, and with a stash of chocolates hidden inside, it is the ultimate festive centrepiece.

Nadiya also showcases the extraordinary skills of Nastassja Lusengo, whose jaw-dropping wedding cakes are like works of art.

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Sat 12 Aug 2023 11:30

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Music Played

  • Chic

    Good Times

  • Primal Scream

    Loaded

  • Joan Armatrading

    Love Bug

  • McAlmont & Butler

    Yes

  • Wings

    Going To New Orleans (My Carnival)

  • Omar

    There's Nothing Like This

  • Little Dragon

    Sweet

  • Kate Nash

    Kiss That Grrrl

  • Kate Nash

    Kiss That Grrrl

  • Orange Juice

    Rip It Up

  • Beverley Knight

    Round and Around

  • Beverley Knight

    Round and Around

  • James Morrison

    I Need You Tonight

  • Amy Winehouse

    Me & Mr Jones

  • James Morrison

    I Need You Tonight

  • Take That

    And The Band Plays

  • Amy Winehouse

    Me & Mr Jones

  • Mark Ronson

    Valerie (Instrumental)

  • First Aid Kit

    Master Pretender

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Nadiya Hussain
Expert Nastassja Lusengo
Editor Jon Hubbard
Executive Producer Katy Fryer
Executive Producer Anna Miralis
Production Manager Ross Stanley
Producer Laia Niubo
Director Katy Fryer
Production Company Wall to Wall Media

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