There have been thirteen winners of The Great British Bake Off crowned since 2010, with more than 100 competitors having entered the tent with hopes of taking home the coveted cake stand.
From stunning signature bakes to incredible and ornate showstoppers, it can’t be denied that some rare talent has been uncovered. And if you worship at the gingham covered altar it won't be a surprise to learn that many former bakers from Bake Off, or The Great British Baking Show if you're from the States, have released cookbooks full of their best recipes, tips and tricks.
We've decided to take a (non-exhaustive) look at some of the best books written by former Bake Off contestants; though we won’t count those which don’t focus on baking, nor will we include Bake Off branded releases.
So here are 29 cookbooks written by Great British Bake Off contestants, including Scotland's very own Peter Sawkins.
21. The Cardamom Trail by Chetna Makan
Chetna Makan, also from series five of the show, has released a number of cookbooks – including Chai, Chaat and Chutney, Chetna’s Easy Baking and Chetna’s 30 minute Indian — but her first book The Cardamom Trail features traditional Indian flavours and recipes and how they can fit with traditional Western favourites. | Octopus Publishing Group
22. Comfort by Candice Brown
A former PE teacher and current pub owner, Candice Brown was known for her variety of colourful lipsticks during her time on Bake Off. After winning series 7 Candice would go on to write Comfort: Delicious Bakes and Family Treats full of hearty recipes she learned from her family. | Ebury Press
23. Twist by Martha Collison
Martha Collison was the youngest Bake Off contestant to have entered the tent at just 17 years old. Making it more than halfway through the competition after leaving the tent the student went on to write Twist, her very own cookbook. With simple recipes full of helpful illustrations which are easy to alter or “twist”, there’s sure to be something for everyone among its pages. | HarperCollins Publishers
24. Simply Vegan Baking by Freya Cox
Series 12 saw the first vegan baker enter the iconic tent, 19-year-old Freya Cox. With creation such as her biscuit rocking horse it’s only natural that Freya would release her very own vegan cookbook. Simply Vegan Baking is a versatile book full of recipes that are perfect for vegans or those with other dietary restrictions with Nigella Lawson even calling it “charmingly old fashioned”. | Murdoch Books UK