Christian strategically chose the picking order, placing those he felt less threatened by earlier in the rotation. Notable selections included:
Second pick; chose the Napoleon , a technically difficult pastry. Tommy Walton: Selected the Lemon Meringue Tart . Michael Silverstein: Picked the Hazelnut Ricotta Cake . [S12E9] Bake to Win
"Bake to Win" is the ninth episode of , which aired on July 27, 2022. In this episode, the Top 15 contestants faced their first baking challenge of the season, tasked with perfectly replicating high-end desserts. Challenge Overview Michael Silverstein: Picked the Hazelnut Ricotta Cake
First pick; selected the Chocolate Mousse Cake . Challenge Overview First pick; selected the Chocolate Mousse
The contestants had to choose and replicate one of several "incredible" desserts displayed in the kitchen. The baker who came closest to a perfect replication earned an immunity pin, while those with the worst performances faced elimination.
Christian Green, who won the previous week's challenge, was safe on the balcony and given the power to decide the order in which his fellow competitors selected their desserts.
Dara Yu was noted for her confidence and success with a complicated four-layer cake.