# The Great Australian Bake Off season 3

The third season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 11 October 2016 on the LifeStyle Food network, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 11 October 2016 until 14 December 2016, and saw Olivia McMahon win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

## The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:
| Baker | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Competition Status |
| Olivia McMahon | 37 | Fine Dining Waitress | Brisbane, Queensland | Season Winner |
| Monica Cavallaro | 43 | Retail Manager | Sydney, New South Wales | Season Runner-Up |
| Antonio Marcora | 16 | School Student | Sydney, New South Wales | Season Runner-Up |
| Liesel Morgan | 20 | University Student | Perth, Western Australia | Eliminated (Episode 9) |
| Fiona Nguyen | 32 | Patent & Trademark Lawyer | Brisbane, Queensland | Eliminated (Episode 8) |
| James Rudd | 26 | IT Technical Support | Perth, Western Australia | Eliminated (Episode 7) |
| Noel Button | 59 | Retired Teacher | Launceston, Tasmania | Eliminated (Episode 6) |
| Jeremy Allan | 30 | Welding & Vessel Inspector | Adelaide, South Australia | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
| Bojan Petrovic | 37 | Tow Truck Business Owner | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Eliminated (Episode 4) |
| Diana Gyllen | 29 | Model | Sydney, New South Wales | Eliminated (Episode 3) |
| Cheryl Roberts | 59 | Horse Trainer | Berry, New South Wales | Eliminated (Episode 2) |
| Janette Betts | 62 | Palliative Care Nurse | Melbourne, Victoria | Eliminated (Episode 1) |

## Results summary

Elimination Chart :
| Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Olivia | | | SB | | SB | | | | SB | WINNER |
| Monica | SB | | | | | | SB | SB | | Runner-Up |
| Antonio | | | | SB | | SB | | | | Runner-Up |
| Liesel | | SB | | | | | | | OUT | |
| Fiona | | | | | | | | OUT | | |
| James | | | | | | | OUT | | | |
| Noel | | | | | | OUT | | | | |
| Jeremy | | | | | OUT | | | | | |
| Bojan | | | | OUT | | | | | | |
| Diana | | | OUT | | | | | | | |
| Cheryl | | OUT | | | | | | | | |
| Janette | OUT | | | | | | | | | |
Colour key:
| Got through to the next round | Awarded Star Baker | Season winner |
| One of the judges' favourite bakers that week | The baker was eliminated |
| One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week | Season runner-up |

## Episodes

| The baker was eliminated | Awarded Star Baker | Season winner |

### Episode 1: Cakes

| Baker | Signature (Lamingtons) | Technical (Pear and Amaretto Cake) | Showstopper (Ombre Cake) |
| Fiona | Pandan Lamingtons | 10th | Bel Air |
| Bojan | Lime Lamingtons | 12th | Forever Blue |
| Olivia | Red Skin Lollipops and Raspberry Jelly Lamingtons | 8th | Lemon Delight |
| Jeremy | Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons | 1st | Piña Colada |
| Liesel | Ginger and Honey Lamingtons | 4th | Fairy |
| Diana | Mocha Cherry Lamingtons | 9th | Citrus |
| James | Green Tea Lamingtons | 3rd | Haut et Bas Gateaux |
| Antonio | Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons | 11th | Floral and Isomalt |
| Monica | Tiramisu Lamingtons | 7th | Berry |
| Noel | Chocolate and Citrus Lamingtons | 2nd | Shades of Autumn |
| Cheryl | Marmalade Lamingtons | 6th | Nectar of the Gods |
| Janette | Chocolate Lamingtons | 5th | Rose |

### Episode 2: Biscuits

| Baker | Signature (Savoury Biscuits) | Technical (16 Florentine biscuits) | Showstopper (Biscuit Landmarks) |
| James | Parmesan and Chive Biscuits | 2nd | Perth Bell Tower |
| Olivia | Oats, Poppy Seed and Black Salt Biscuits | 3rd | Gingerbread Arc de Triomphe |
| Monica | Savoury Macarons | 8th | World Landmarks |
| Cheryl | Blue Cheese, Garlic & Chive Biscuits | 10th | St. Basil's Cathedral |
| Noel | Savoury Shortbread | 9th | Mum's Christmas in Paris |
| Bojan | Mediterranean Shortbread | 7th | Spicy Sphinx |
| Fiona | Chilli, Fennel, Thyme and Cheese Biscuits | 6th | Pyramids of Giza |
| Jeremy | Pizza Biscuits | 11th | Indian Spiced Taj Mahal |
| Antonio | Savoury Biscotti | 1st | Big Ben |
| Diana | Bacon and Fennel Crackers | 4th | Eiffel Tower |
| Liesel | Pumpkin Seed Oatcakes | 5th | Taj Mahal of Tea |

### Episode 3: Pies & Tarts

| Baker | Signature (Quiche) | Technical (4 Pistachio Frangipane Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberries) | Showstopper (Three Tiered Pies) |
| Olivia | Bacon and Asparagus Quiche | 4th | Three Tiered Pork Pies |
| Monica | Three Mushrooms Quiche | 6th | Three Course Meal |
| Noel | Smoked Salmon Quiche | 9th | Three Tiered Frangipane Pies |
| Antonio | Pea and Asparagus Quiche | 7th | Sweet Cheese Pies |
| Liesel | Asparagus, Capsicum and Broccollini Quiche | 2nd | Apple Pie |
| Diana | Beef Taco Quiche | 8th | Princess Pies |
| Fiona | Zucchini and Feta Quiche | 5th | Winter Fruit Pies |
| James | Herbs, Tomato and Pumpkin Quiche | 3rd | Ploughman's Lunch |
| Jeremy | Curried Egg Quiche | 10th | 'Apple Tree' Tiered Pies |
| Bojan | Chorizo, Spanish Tomatoes and Onions Quiche | 1st | Caramelised Onion Pie |

### Episode 4: Chocolate

| Baker | Signature (Chocolate Slice) | Technical (French Chocolate Dacquoise) | Showstopper (36 Miniature Chocolate Cakes) |
| Jeremy | Tower Slice | 1st | Chocolate and Raspberry Cakes |
| Noel | Hazelnut and Ginger Slice | 6th | Naked Chocolate Cakes |
| Antonio | Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Slice | 3rd | Chocolate, Raspberry and Macadamia Cakes |
| Olivia | Cheesecake Brownies | 7th | Chocolate and Hazelnut Layered Cakes |
| Monica | S'mores Slice | 2nd | Chocolate and Espresso Cakes |
| Fiona | S'more Chocolate Slice | 5th | Chocolate and Passionfruit Cakes |
| Bojan | Choc Orange Slice | 9th | Chocolate Passion Squares |
| James | Chocolate Orange Slice | 4th | Chocolate and Hazelnut Sponge Cakes |
| Liesel | Zserbó Slice | 8th | Chocolate and Mandarin Cakes |

### Episode 5: Bread

| Baker | Signature (6 Burger Buns) | Technical (Fig, Walnut and Fennel Seed Baguettes | Showstopper (6 Sweet and 6 Savoury Bagels) |
| Fiona | Salmon Burgers | 6th | Matcha Tea and Red Bean Bagels Nori Bagels |
| Noel | Spelt Bun Burgers | 8th | Cinnamon, Orange and Fig Bagels Onion and Thyme Bagels |
| Monica | Milk Bun Burgers | 3rd | Strawberry Bagels French Onion Bagels |
| Jeremy | Brioche Burgers | 7th | Craisin and Raspberry Bagels Spinach, Feta and Pistachio Bagels |
| Antonio | Classic Brioche Burgers | 1st | Rum and Raisin Bagels Beetroot Bagels |
| Olivia | Aussie Burgers | 2nd | French Toast Bagels Garlic Bagels |
| Liesel | German Burgers | 4th | Spiced Orange and Sultana Bagels Beetroot and Thyme Bagels |
| James | Japanese Burgers | 5th | Blueberry Bagels Onion, Garlic and Fennel Bagels |

### Episode 6: Retro

| Baker | Signature (Swiss Roll) | Technical (12 Neenish Tarts) | Showstopper (Bombe Alaska) |
| Olivia | Sticky Date Swiss Roll | 7th | Volcanic Bombe Alaska |
| Liesel | Lemon Thyme Swiss Roll | 1st | Bombe-bay Alaska |
| Monica | Chai, Apple Jam and Ginger Cream Swiss Roll | 3rd | Pumpkin Bombe Alaska |
| Antonio | Banana and Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll | 2nd | Tiramisu Bombe Alaska |
| James | Apricot Jam and White Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll | 6th | Cherry Bombe Alaska |
| Fiona | Yuzu and Ginger Swiss Roll | 5th | Watermelon Bombe Alaska |
| Noel | Traditional Swiss Roll | 4th | Traditional Bombe Alaska |

### Episode 7: Pastry

| Baker | Signature (6 Savoury and 6 Sweet Danishes) | Technical (2 Lamb Wellingtons) | Showstopper (Choux pastry Animal Sculpture) |
| Antonio | Blue Cheese and Fig Pockets Lime Palmiers | 2nd | Exotic Fish |
| Olivia | Persimmon Pillows Goat's Cheese Twists | 3rd | Underwater Turtle |
| James | Capsicum and Feta Danishes Jam and Custards Danishes | 5th | Koala Bear |
| Monica | Asparagus and Pancetta Danishes Cinnamon and Raisin Snails | 4th | Hoot Hoot Owl |
| Liesel | Sweet Potato Danishes Rhubarb and Custard Danishes | 1st | Englebert the Echidna |
| Fiona | Fig and Goat's Cheese Danishes Pistachio and Rhubarb Danishes | 6th | Chinese Zodiac Animals |

### Episode 8: Sweet Dough

| Baker | Signature (24 Iced Finger Buns) | Technical (12 Bienenstiches) | Showstopper (Babka) |
| Olivia | Blueberry Finger Buns | 1st | Spicy Babka |
| Fiona | Vietnamese Coffee Finger Buns | 4th | East Meets West Babka |
| Antonio | Vanilla and Coffee Finger Buns | 2nd | Panettone Babka |
| Monica | Citrulicious Finger Buns | 5th | Babka-Rama |
| Liesel | Passionfruit Finger Buns | 3rd | Free-form Babka |

### Episode 9: International

| Baker | Signature (Cheesecake) | Technical (Porcini, Lemon Thyme and Three Cheese soufflé) | Showstopper ("Around the World" Cake) |
| Antonio | Ricotta Cheesecake | 4th | Gateau Saint Honore |
| Olivia | Black Forest Cheesecake | 2nd | Schichttorte |
| Monica | Neapolitan Cheesecake | 1st | Pomme Charlotte |
| Liesel | German Cheesecake | 3rd | Schichttorte |

### Episode 10: Finale

| Baker | Signature (Opera cake) | Technical (Candied Orange and Ricotta Sfogliatelles) | Showstopper (Dessert Masterpiece) |
| Antonio | Fruit Opera Cake | 1st | Brownie Masterpiece |
| Olivia | Passionfruit Opera Cake | 3rd | Tropical Masterpiece |
| Monica | Classic Opera Cake | 2nd | "Ode to Italy" Masterpiece |

## Ratings

| No. | Title | Air date | Overnight ratings | Overnight ratings | Ref(s) |
| No. | Title | Air date | Viewers | Rank | Ref(s) |
| 1 | "Cakes" | 11 October 2016 | 96,000 | 3 | |
| 2 | "Biscuits" | 18 October 2016 | 104,000 | 1 | |
| 3 | "Pies & Tarts" | 25 October 2016 | 73,000 | 2 | |
| 4 | "Chocolate" | 2 November 2016 | 97,000 | 1 | |
| 5 | "Bread" | 8 November 2016 | 68,000 | 2 | |
| 6 | "Retro" | 15 November 2016 | 107,000 | 1 | |
| 7 | "Pastry" | 22 November 2016 | 116,000 | 2 | |
| 8 | "Sweet Dough" | 29 November 2016 | 131,000 | 1 | |
| 9 | "International" | 6 December 2016 | 146,000 | 1 | |
| 10 | "Finale" | 13 December 2016 | 140,000 | 1 | |