[s12e4] Dessert Week May 2026

The final challenge was a multi-layered dessert wrapped in a decorative imprimé joconde sponge

(a light almond sponge cake with an embossed design). The interiors often featured complex elements like jellies, mousses, or bavarois, which had to be perfectly set to stand on their own without the sponge wrap. The Outcome [S12E4] Dessert Week

In of The Great British Baking Show (also known as Series 12 in the UK), Dessert Week pushed the remaining bakers to master precision, timing, and delicate presentation. The Challenges The final challenge was a multi-layered dessert wrapped

Maggie was sent home following a disastrous technical and a showstopper that failed to meet the required standard. joconde sponge Nobody Ate A Baby During A Bland Dessert Week On GBBO The Challenges Maggie was sent home following a

infamously forgot to add flour to her sponge, leading to a result Paul Hollywood compared to "onion chutney".

Chigs Parmar took home the title, marking a significant rise in his performance after a strong signature bake.

The bakers were tasked with creating a pavlova that maintained a crisp exterior and a soft, pillowy interior. While many experimented with bold flavours, Chigs earned the second Paul Hollywood Handshake of the season for his exceptional bake.