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The Great British Bake Off S5E1 — Cake

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The Great British Bake Off•Season 5•Episode 1

Cake

7.8/10 · 135 votesAug 6, 201460 min

Ranked #9 of 16 in Season 5•matches the season avg

The baking challenge is back, welcoming the tent's youngest-ever baker and the oldest.

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Cake

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Biscuits

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Bread

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Desserts

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Pies and Tarts

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European Cakes

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Pastry

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Advanced Dough

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Semi-final - Patisserie

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The Final

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Mel Giedroyc

Mel Giedroyc

Self - Presenter

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins

Self - Presenter

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

Self - Judge

Paul Hollywood

Paul Hollywood

Self - Judge

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Episode Summary

"Cake" is episode 1 of The Great British Bake Off season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 135 votes, ranking #9 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on August 6, 2014.

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