The Great British bake Off ( series 2 ) - wikipedia The Great British bake Off ( series 2 ) The Great British Bake Off ( series 2 ) Starring Mel Giedroyc Sue Perkins Mary Berry Paul Hollywood Country of origin United Kingdom No. of episodes 8 Release Original network BBC Two Original release 14 August ( 2011 - 08 - 14 ) -- 4 October 2011 ( 2011 - 10 - 04 ) Series chronology ← Previous Series 1 Next → Series 3 The second series of The Great British Bake Off started 14 August 2011 with twelve amateur bakers. Unlike series one, the competition was held in a single location -- in the ground of Valentines Mansion, a 17th - century mansion house in Redbridge. In addition to their on - screen presenting roles, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also took over the narration of the show, which had been done by Stephen Noonan the previous series. Series two also introduced the `` star baker '' award for the most impressive performer each week. Three and a half thousand people applied for the competition, and 12 were selected. Each episode was filmed over two 14 - hour days. The competition was won by Joanne Wheatley. Contents 1 The Bakers 2 Results summary 3 Episodes 3.1 Episode 1 : Cakes 3.2 Episode 2 : Tarts 3.3 Episode 3 : Bread 3.4 Episode 4 : Biscuits 3.5 Episode 5 : Pies 3.6 Episode 6 : Desserts 3.7 Episode 7 : Pâtisserie ( Semi-Final ) 3.8 Episode 8 : Final 3.9 Extras and special episodes 4 Post-show career 5 Ratings 5.1 Specials 6 References The Bakers Baker Age Occupation Hometown Ben Frazer 31 Graphic Designer Northampton Holly Bell 31 Advertising executive Leicester Ian Vallance 40 Fundraiser for English Heritage Dunstable, Bedfordshire Janet Basu 63 Teacher of Modern Languages Formby, Liverpool Jason White 19 Civil Engineering Student Croydon Joanne Wheatley 41 Housewife Ongar, Essex Keith Batsford 31 House husband Arlesey, Bedfordshire Mary - Anne Boermans 45 Housewife Kidderminster, Worcestershire Robert Billington 25 Photographer London Simon Blackwell 31 Rugby Coach Norfolk Urvashi Roe 40 Head of Marketing Enfield, London Yasmin Limbert 43 Childminder West Kirby, The Wirral Results summary Elimination chart Baker 5 6 7 8 Jo SB WINNER Holly SB SB Runner Up Mary - Anne Runner Up Janet SB OUT Yasmin SB OUT Jason SB SB OUT Robert OUT Ben OUT Ian OUT Urvashi OUT Simon OUT Keith OUT There was no Star Baker this week, as Paul and Mary felt it would n't be right to single out one baker when the results were incredibly close. Colour key : -- Baker got through to the next round -- Baker was eliminated -- Baker was one of the judges ' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated. -- Baker was the Star Baker -- Baker was one of the judges ' favourite bakers that week, but did not win star baker -- Baker was the series runner - up -- Baker was the series winner Episodes Baker eliminated Star Baker Winner Episode 1 : cakes For their very first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 24 cupcakes in 2 hours. They are allowed to make 2 different types of cupcakes. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Coffee and Walnut Battenburg cake using Mary Berry 's recipe. The cake needs to have the perfect sponge which holds its form ( perfect symmetry ), distinguish flavors, and a smooth exterior. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a chocolate tiered celebration cake with elaborate, multi-layer design. Baker Signature ( 24 Cupcakes ) Technical ( Coffee and Walnut Battenberg ) Showstopper ( Chocolate Tiered Cake ) Ben Rhubarb and Custard Cupcakes After Dinner Cupcakes 2nd Vanilla Sponge with White Chocolate and Raspberry Buttercream Holly Cherry Bakewell Inspired Cupcakes Ginger Cupcakes with Fig Truffle 1st UNKNOWN Ian Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes 10th UNKNOWN Janet Raspberry and Cream Cupcakes 8th Chocolate Marble Cake with Dark and White Chocolate Truffles Jason Lemon Meringue Cupcakes Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes 6th UNKNOWN Jo Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Orange and Cardamom Cupcakes 11th Chocolate and Strawberry Cake Keith Earl Grey Cupcakes 12th Chocolate and Sour Cream Cake Mary - Anne Banoffee Cupcakes 4th Chocolate and Raspberry Opera cake Robert Blackberry and Vanilla Cupcakes with Liquorice Frosting 3rd Genoise Layered Mousse Cake with Chocolate Ganache Simon Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes 9th Two - Tiered Chocolate Courgette Cake Urvashi Cherry Blossom Cupcakes Japanese Lime Cupcakes 7th UNKNOWN Yasmin Cardamom and Pomegranate Cupcakes 5th UNKNOWN Episode 2 : tarts For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a savory Quiche in 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Tarte au Citron using Mary 's recipe in 1 1 / 2 hours. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 24 miniature sweet tarts. Baker Signature ( Quiche ) Technical ( Tarte au Citron ) Showstopper ( 24 Miniature Sweet Tarts ) Ben Chorizo, Pepper and Gruyere Quiche 1st Lemon Meringue Tarts Holly Pesto Quiche 4th Milk Chocolate and Pistachio Tarts Trifle Tarts Ian Stilton, Spinach and New Potato Quiche with Paprika and Walnut Pastry 2nd UNKNOWN Janet Quiche Printanière 8th Red Fruit Tarts Chocolate and Cherry Tarts Jason Salmon and Pak Choi Quiche 3rd Mint Chocolate Tarts Blueberry Bakewell Tarts Jo Caramelised Onion, Gruyere and Thyme Quiche 10th Raspberry and Mascarpone Tarts with Lemon and Almond Pastry Honey and Almond Tarts with Sweetcrust Mary - Anne Roasted Cauliflower, Cheese and Caramelised Onion Quiche 9th Butterscotch Brulée Tarts in Pecan Pastry Apple Rose Tarts Robert Smoked Bacon and Kale Quiche 5th Chocolate, Fennel and Ginger Tart Almond, Creme Patissiere and Poached Pear Tart Simon Smoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche 11th Passion Fruit and Ricotta Tarts Salted Chocolate, Stem Ginger and Mascarpone Cream Tarts Urvashi Crab, Coriander and Coconut Quiche 7th Strawberry and Basil Tarts Elderflower and Honeycomb Tarts Yasmin Smoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche 6th Chocolate and Orange with Cinnamon - Orange Pastry Tarts Blueberry and Hazelnut with Hazelnut Pastry Tarts Episode 3 : bread For their signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a free formed flavored loaf ( not using a tin ). For the technical challenge, the bakers were given 3 1 / 2 hours to bake a Focaccia, using Paul 's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 2 displays. One display is to make a basket out of bread. The second display is to make 12 sweet and 12 savory rolls. They had 5 hours. Baker Signature ( Free Form Loaf ) Technical ( Focaccia ) Showstopper ( 12 sweet and 12 savoury rolls ) Ben Walnut, Raisin and Rosemary Loaf 3rd UNKNOWN Holly Picnic Loaf 6th Stilton and Walnut Rolls Ian Courgette, Caerphilly Cheese and Thyme Loaf 10th Walnut and Raisin Rolls Cracked Wheat Logs Janet Zupfe Loaf with Gruyère Cheese 8th Apple and Walnut Granary Rolls Red Onion Cottage Rolls Jason Cheese and Onion Tear and Share Loaf 7th UNKNOWN Jo Stromboli flavored with Mozzarella, Ham, and Picante Pepper 1st UNKNOWN Mary - Anne Ploughman 's Loaf 5th Herb and Walnut Breads Chocolate and Chilli Buns Robert Rye and Coriander Seed Loaf 4th Blueberry Brioche Rolls Lemon and Poppy Seed Rolls Urvashi Salt and Peppercorn Loaf 9th Chilli and Halloumi Rolls Lemon and Coriander Mini Loaves Yasmin Egyptian Dukkah Loaf with Mixed Spices 2nd Pesto Bread Sweet Coconut Rolls In this episode, two bakers were eliminated rather than one baker. Episode 4 : biscuits For the signature bake, the bakers were give 1 1 / 2 hours to make 12 biscuits. The biscuits should not be too hard or too crumbly. For the technical challenge, the bakers were given 1 1 / 2 hours to bake 24 brandy snaps. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a macaron display. They need 3 different flavors, bake 120 of them, and had 5 hours to complete it. Baker Signature ( 12 Biscuits ) Technical ( 24 Brandy Snaps ) Showstopper ( Macarons ) Ben Stem Ginger Nuts 5th Chocolate and Almond Macarons Pine Nut Macarons Pistachio Macarons Holly Strawberry and Custard Melts 3rd ' Chocolate bars of my youth ' ( Caramel Macarons, Mint Chocolate Macarons and Chocolate Orange Macarons ) Janet Christmas Marzipan Biscuits 4th Raspberry Macarons Blackcurrant Macarons Almond Macarons Jason Lebkuchen 1st Mocktail Macarons ( Mojito, Cranberry Cooler, and Pina Colada ) Jo Lavender Biscuits 8th Blueberry Macarons Coconut Macarons Strawberry Macarons Mary - Anne Melting Moments 2nd Blackcurrant and Mint Macarons Gooseberry and Elderflower Macarons Hazelnut Macarons Robert Chocolate and Ginger Oat Biscuits 7th Strawberry and Lime Macarons Lemon Macarons Chocolate and Cardamom Macarons Yasmin Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Biscotti 6th Chocolate and Lime Macarons Coffee and Walnut Macarons Pineapple and Coconut Macarons In this episode, two bakers were Star Bakers rather than one baker. Episode 5 : pies For the signature, the bakers were asked to bake a family pie with either a ruff puff pastry or flaky pastry in 2 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of 6 miniature pork pies in 2 1 / 2 hours using Paul 's recipe. The technical was a 2 day bake challenge, so the bakers were judged the next day. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a meringue pie -- a fruit and / or custard pie topped with meringue. Baker Signature ( Family Pie ) Technical ( 6 Miniature Pork Pie ) Showstopper ( Meringue Pie ) Holly Stilton, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie 4th Lime Meringue Pie Janet Chicken and Chestnut Pie 1st Rhubarb Meringue Pie Jason Brown Down Chicken Pie 7th Plum Meringue Pie Jo Salmon and Asparagus Pie 6th Apple and Raspberry Meringue Pie Mary - Anne Chicken and Bacon Pie 2nd Midnight Meringue Robert Chicken and Mushroom Pie 3rd Rhubarb and Custard Meringue Pie Yasmin Family Fish Pie 5th Peach and Raspberry Meringue Pie Once again, in this episode, two bakers were eliminated instead of one baker. Episode 6 : desserts For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a cheesecake in 2 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a chocolate roulade in 1 3 / 4 hours using Mary 's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake Croquembouche inspired bake in 5 hours. Baker Signature ( Baked Cheesecake ) Technical ( Chocolate Roulade ) Showstopper ( Croquembouche ) Holly Father Christmas ' Baked Cheesecake 3rd Hansel and Gretel 's Croquembouche Janet Rhubarb and Ginger Baked Cheesecake 5th Orange and Nougatine Croquembouche Jo Rum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake 1st Limoncello and White Chocolate Croquembouche Mary - Anne Tutti Fruitti Curd Baked Cheesecake 4th Orange and Praline Croquembouche with Cardamom Caramel Yasmin Baked Amaretto Cheesecake 2nd Rose Croquembouche Episode 7 : pâtisserie ( semi-final ) For the signature bake, the semi finalists were asked to bake a layered mousse cake in 2 hours, with the judges seeking a light sponge and a rich mousse. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 12 identical Iced Fingers. Using Paul 's recipe, they were to be filled with cream and jam. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 types of pastries. The bakers had to use the same dough - which must be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside - for all three. Baker Signature ( Layered Mousse Cake ) Technical ( 12 Iced Fingers ) Showstopper ( 3 Different Types of Pastries or Croissants ) Holly White Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Genoise Mousse Cake 1st Apricot, Macadamia and White Chocolate Pinwheels Almond Croissants Apple, Raisin and Cinnamon Plaits Janet Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake 4th Pain Aux Raisin Plain Croissant Pain Au Chocolat Jo Raspberry & Strawberry Mousse Cake 3rd Pain Aux Raisin Chocolate Twists Banana and Raisin Pastries Mary - Anne Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake 2nd Raspberry Rose Danishes Praline Spirals Alsatian Plaited Danishes In this episode, none of the bakers were individually highlighted as Star Baker. Episode 8 : final For their final signature bake, the finalists were asked to bake 12 mille - feuille in 2 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a sachertorte in 2 hours and 40 minutes. For their final showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 different types of petits fours : Meringue, Sweet Pastry, and Sponge Based, within 4 hours. Baker Signature ( 12 Mille - Feuille ) Technical ( Sachertorte ) Showstopper ( Petits Fours ) Holly Banoffee Inspired Mille Feuille 2nd Strawberry and Cream Meringue Nest Gooseberry and Elderflower ' Bakewell ' Tarts Neapolitan Ice - Cream Sandwich Jo Raspberry and Blueberry Mille Feuille 1st Mini Victoria Sandwiches Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Mini Meringues Mini Banoffee Pie with Banana Mousse Mary - Anne Lemon and Ginger Mille Feuille 3rd Fruit Tarts with Elderflower Custard Strawberry and Rhubarb Cheesecakes Black Fruit Meringue with Everlasting Syllabub Extras and special episodes Both episodes 9 and 10 were Masterclasses by Paul and Mary where they demonstrated how to make the Technical Challenges that they had set throughout the series. Episode 9 showed the first four of the series ; Coffee and walnut Battenberg, Tarte au Citron, Focaccia and Brandy Snaps. Episode 10 showed the last four of the series ; Pork pies, Chocolate roulade, Iced fingers and Sachertorte. Episode 11 went back and revisited the bakers from Series 1 to catch up on what the contestants had been doing since they had been on the show. Post-show career Some of the contestants went on to a career in baking or have a change of career as a result of appearing on the show. Joanne Wheatley has written two best selling books on baking, A Passion for Baking published on 16 May 2013, and Home Baking initially as a Sainsbury 's exclusive. She writes a monthly column for Sainsbury 's magazine and is a regular guest columnist for The Sun newspaper. She runs cookery courses from her home in Essex, and has appeared in various television shows such as The Alan Titchmarsh Show and What 's Cooking. Holly Bell teaches baking classes and for a time worked as an occasional radio presenter on BBC Radio Leicester. She also appeared as a guest presenter on QVC shopping channel. She wrote an eBook called Ready, Steady, Bake ! which was published on 5 July 2012, and published a book Recipes from a Normal Mum on 17 July 2014. Mary - Anne Boermans wrote a book on baking, Great British Bakes : Forgotten Treasures for Modern Bakers, which was published on 7 November 2013. Ratings Official episode viewing figures are from BARB. Episode no. Airdate Viewers ( millions ) BBC Two weekly ranking 16 August 2011 ( 2011 - 08 - 16 ) 3.10 23 August 2011 ( 2011 - 08 - 23 ) 3.53 30 August 2011 ( 2011 - 08 - 30 ) 3.82 6 September 2011 ( 2011 - 09 - 06 ) 3.60 5 13 September 2011 ( 2011 - 09 - 13 ) 3.83 6 20 September 2011 ( 2011 - 09 - 20 ) 4.25 7 27 September 2011 ( 2011 - 09 - 27 ) 4.42 8 4 October 2011 ( 2011 - 10 - 04 ) 5.06 Specials Episode no. Airdate Viewers ( millions ) BBC Two weekly ranking The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 6 October 2011 ( 2011 - 10 - 06 ) 2.32 6 13 October 2011 ( 2011 - 10 - 13 ) 2.14 9 The Great British Bake Off Revisited 20 October 2011 ( 2011 - 10 - 20 ) N / A N / A References Jump up ^ Liz Thomas ( 5 October 2011 ). `` Young grandmother who honed cooking skills making cakes for sons crowned Great British Bake - Off winner ''. The Daily Mail. Jump up ^ `` Valentines Mansion proves to be the perfect setting for TV show ''. Redbridge i. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012. ^ Jump up to : `` Edd Kimber and Jo Wheatley : Great British Bake Off changed our lives ''. Metro. 28 August 2012. Jump up ^ Liz Thomas ( 5 October 2011 ). `` Young grandmother who honed cooking skills making cakes for sons crowned Great British Bake - Off winner ''. The Daily Mail. Jump up ^ `` Home Baking ( Sainsbury 's Exclusive ) ''. Sainsbury. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Jump up ^ `` Sainsbury 's Magazine - February content ''. Exact Editions Ltd. Jump up ^ `` Jo 's Blue AGA ''. Jump up ^ `` Great British Bake Off Winner Jo Wheatley Interview ''. Mojo Mums. Jump up ^ Jess Denham ( 7 October 2014 ). `` Great British Bake Off 2014 : What past winners are doing now from Edd Kimber to last year 's Frances Quinn ''. The Independent. Jump up ^ `` An interview with Holly Bell ''. Food Heaven. 10 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Jump up ^ `` Holly Bell ''. Good Food Bakes and Cakes Show. Jump up ^ `` Kindle Baking Book Bargain ! ! ''. Me, Bookshelf and I. Jump up ^ Carolyn Hart ( 17 July 2014 ), `` Cookbook of the week : Recipes from a Normal Mum '', The Daily Telegraph Jump up ^ Samuel Muston ( 25 July 2013 ). `` On The Menu : Lardo London ; Stolichnya ' Salted Karamel vodka ; Mary - Anne Boermans ' Great British Bakes ; EatPlayLove2013 ; Perrier ''. The Independent. Jump up ^ `` Weekly Top 30 Programmes ''. Broadcasters ' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 16 September 2015. 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Question: who won the second series of the great british bake off
Answer: Joanne Wheatley