The latest installment of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship, Season 11 Episode 3 titled The Magic of Spring Colors, premiered on March 24, 2025. Contestants faced a challenging task, creating intricate madeleine towers infused with assigned tea flavors that showcased their baking prowess.
Following the preheat round, bakers showcased their artistic sides by crafting visually stunning rainbow cheesecakes for esteemed judges Kardea Brown, Duff Goldman, and Nancy Fuller. Each cheesecake featured not only a vibrant spectrum but also distinctive fruit flavors, enhancing the excitement of the competition.
Stacy Flores’ Elimination in Episode 3
The competition kicked off with host Jesse Palmer unveiling an enchanting madeleine sculpture that set the tone for the episode. Each baker was assigned a specific tea flavor, a task that proved to be quite daunting, particularly for those who faced the challenging matcha flavor. Judges Palmer and Goldman noted that mastering this flavor is notoriously difficult.
While some contestants excelled in presentation, only a handful achieved an impressive balance of taste and visual appeal. Julian stood out with her hibiscus-flavored tower, ultimately winning the preheat challenge and securing immunity from elimination.
In the main heat challenge, bakers were tasked with producing cheesecakes that exhibited a striking rainbow appearance both internally and externally, leading to the choice of either baked or unbaked varieties. Corey’s cheesecake emerged as a highlight, winning accolades from judges for its delightful flavors and artistic design.
As the competition progressed, Julian and Stacy found themselves under scrutiny. The judges critiqued Stacy’s cheesecake for being excessively ginger-forward and lacking the desired texture, deeming it too dense. Conversely, Julian felt optimistic about his baked cheesecake despite judges pointing out that it was overbaked and had an eggy consistency. However, it was deemed superior to Stacy’s presentation.
In a climactic conclusion, the judges determined that Stacy’s cheesecake fell short, leading to her elimination from the show, marking a poignant moment in this episode.
Current Contestants of Spring Baking Championship Season 11
The competition continues with the following talented bakers:
- Jon’nae Smith – Pastry chef hailing from Atlanta, Georgia.
- Priya Winsor – Chocolatier and pastry expert from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.
- Kareem Youngblood – Pastry chef based in Brooklyn, New York.
- Julian Perrigo-Jimenez – Owner of a bakery in Sacramento, California.
- Corey Jamison – Pastry chef from Washington, DC.
- Raveena Oberoi – Bakery owner from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Kari Cota – Executive pastry chef located in San Diego, California.
- Lisa Clark – Executive pastry chef from Boston, Massachusetts.
- Paul Feybesse – Bakery owner in the Bay Area, California.
- Mary-Frances Bahun – Culinary instructor and pastry chef from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Tune in every Monday to catch exciting episodes of Spring Baking Championship Season 11 on Food Network.