The Great Australian Bake Off (season 3)


The third season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 11 October 2016.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that are competing this season:
BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Olivia McMahon37Fine Dining WaitressBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Winner
Monica Cavallaro43Retail ManagerSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Antonio Marcora16School StudentSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Liesel Morgan20University StudentPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated
Fiona Nguyen32Patent & Trademark LawyerBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated
James Rudd26IT Technical SupportPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated
Noel Button59Retired TeacherLaunceston, TasmaniaEliminated
Jeremy Allan30Welding & Vessel InspectorAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated
Bojan Petrovic37Tow Truck Business OwnerCanberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEliminated
Diana Gyllen29ModelSydney, New South WalesEliminated
Cheryl Roberts59Horse TrainerBerry, New South WalesEliminated
Janette Betts62Palliative Care NurseMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated

Results Summary

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Episodes

Episode 1: Cakes

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
FionaPandan Lamingtons10thBel Air
BojanLime Lamingtons12thForever Blue
OliviaRed Skin Lollipops and Raspberry Jelly Lamingtons8thLemon Delight
JeremyChocolate Cherry Lamingtons1stPiña Colada
LieselGinger and Honey Lamingtons4thFairy
DianaMocha Cherry Lamingtons9thCitrus
JamesGreen Tea Lamingtons3rdHaut et Bas Gateaux
AntonioChocolate Cherry Lamingtons11thFloral and Isomalt
MonicaTiramisu Lamingtons7thBerry
NoelChocolate and Citrus Lamingtons2ndShades of Autumn
CherylMarmalade Lamingtons6thNectar of the Gods
JanetteChocolate Lamingtons5thRose

Episode 2: Biscuits

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
JamesParmesan and Chive Biscuits2ndPerth Bell Tower
OliviaOats, Poppy Seed and Black Salt Biscuits3rdGingerbread Arc de Triomphe
MonicaSavoury Macarons8thWorld Landmarks
CherylBlue Cheese, Garlic & Chive Biscuits10thSt. Basil's Cathedral
NoelSavoury Shortbread9thMum's Christmas in Paris
BojanMediterranean Shortbread7thSpicy Sphinx
FionaChilli, Fennel, Thyme and Cheese Biscuits6thPyramids of Giza
JeremyPizza Biscuits11thIndian Spiced Taj Mahal
AntonioSavoury Biscotti1stBig Ben
DianaBacon and Fennel Crackers4thEiffel Tower
LieselPumpkin Seed Oatcakes5thTaj Mahal of Tea

Episode 3: Pies & Tarts

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
OliviaBacon and Asparagus Quiche4thThree Tiered Pork Pies
MonicaThree Mushrooms Quiche6thThree Course Meal
NoelSmoked Salmon Quiche9thThree Tiered Frangipane Pies
AntonioPea and Asparagus Quiche7thSweet Cheese Pies
LieselAsparagus, Capsicum and Broccollini Quiche2ndApple Pie
DianaBeef Taco Quiche8thPrincess Pies
FionaZucchini and Feta Quiche5thWinter Fruit Pies
JamesHerbs, Tomato and Pumpkin Quiche3rdPloughman's Lunch
JeremyCurried Egg Quiche10th'Apple Tree' Tiered Pies
BojanChorizo, Spanish Tomatoes and Onions Quiche1stCaramelised Onion Pie

Episode 4: Chocolate

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
JeremyTower Slice1stChocolate and Raspberry Cakes
NoelHazelnut and Ginger Slice6thNaked Chocolate Cakes
AntonioPassionfruit Caramel and Coconut Slice3rdChocolate, Raspberry and Macadamia Cakes
OliviaCheesecake Brownies7thChocolate and Hazelnut Layered Cakes
MonicaS'mores Slice2ndChocolate and Espresso Cakes
FionaS'more Chocolate Slice5thChocolate and Passionfruit Cakes
BojanChoc Orange Slice9thChocolate Passion Squares
JamesChocolate Orange Slice4thChocolate and Hazelnut Sponge Cakes
LieselZserbó Slice8thChocolate and Mandarin Cakes

Episode 5: Bread

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
FionaSalmon Burgers6thMatcha Tea and Red Bean Bagels
Nori Bagels
NoelSpelt Bun Burgers8thCinnamon, Orange and Fig Bagels
Onion and Thyme Bagels
MonicaMilk Bun Burgers3rdStrawberry Bagels
French Onion Bagels
JeremyBrioche Burgers7thCraisin and Raspberry Bagels
Spinach, Feta and Pistachio Bagels
AntonioClassic Brioche Burgers1stRum and Raisin Bagels
Beetroot Bagels
OliviaAussie Burgers2ndFrench Toast Bagels
Garlic Bagels
LieselGerman Burgers4thSpiced Orange and Sultana Bagels
Beetroot and Thyme Bagels
JamesJapanese Burgers5thBlueberry Bagels
Onion, Garlic and Fennel Bagels

Episode 6: Retro

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
OliviaSticky Date Swiss Roll7thVolcanic Bombe Alaska
LieselLemon Thyme Swiss Roll1stBombe-bay Alaska
MonicaChai, Apple Jam and Ginger Cream Swiss Roll3rdPumpkin Bombe Alaska
AntonioBanana and Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll2ndTiramisu Bombe Alaska
JamesApricot Jam and White Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll6thCherry Bombe Alaska
FionaYuzu and Ginger Swiss Roll5thWatermelon Bombe Alaska
NoelTraditional Swiss Roll4thTraditional Bombe Alaska

Episode 7: Pastry

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AntonioBlue Cheese and Fig Pockets
Lime Palmiers		2ndExotic Fish
OliviaPersimmon Pillows
Goat's Cheese Twists		3rdUnderwater Turtle
JamesCapsicum and Feta Danishes
Jam and Custards Danishes		5thKoala Bear
MonicaAsparagus and Pancetta Danishes
Cinnamon and Raisin Snails		4thHoot Hoot Owl
LieselSweet Potato Danishes
Rhubarb and Custard Danishes		1stEnglebert the Echidna
FionaFig and Goat's Cheese Danishes
Pistachio and Rhubarb Danishes		6thChinese Zodiac Animals

Episode 8: Sweet Dough

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
OliviaBlueberry Finger Buns1stSpicy Babka
FionaVietnamese Coffee Finger Buns4thEast Meets West Babka
AntonioVanilla and Coffee Finger Buns2ndPanettone Babka
MonicaCitrulicious Finger Buns5thBabka-Rama
LieselPassionfruit Finger Buns3rdFree-form Babka

Episode 9: International

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AntonioRicotta Cheesecake4thGateau Saint Honore
OliviaBlack Forest Cheesecake2ndSchichttorte
MonicaNeapolitan Cheesecake1stPomme Charlotte
LieselGerman Cheesecake3rdSchichttorte

Episode 10: Final

BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AntonioFruit Opera Cake1stBrownie Masterpiece
OliviaPassionfruit Opera Cake3rdTropical Masterpiece
MonicaClassic Opera Cake2nd"Ode to Italy" Masterpiece

Ratings