Cake Week brings a fresh set of challenges for the seven remaining bakers. In the Signature, they must present a fruit-forward bundt cake. Next, the Technical introduces a decadent Brooklyn favorite, challenging the bakers' ability to perfectly replicate this rich treat without a recipe. For the Showstopper, the bakers must create illusion cakes that reflect their ultimate cravings.

The bakers are one step closer to the final, but Pastry Week will test their skills like never before. In the Signature, they tackle a tarte Tatin, a caramelized French classic. Then, they face a Technical that demands finesse with a fancy French pastry. Finally, the Showstopper asks for a decorative vertical pie whose layers tell a story through design and flavor. Only the bakers who master these pastry challenges will earn a place in the all-important semifinal.