Rachel Allen: Bake! is an Irish cookery television show presented by Rachel Allen and broadcast on RTÉ One each Wednesday at 7:30pm. The first episode aired on October 15, 2008. Each episode was made available to watch online for 21 days after original transmission.

In the United Kingdom, the show airs from time to time on the Good Food channel, it has also become part of the Saturday morning schedule on BBC One. In the United States, it airs on Cooking Channel.

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18 Episodes

  • White Chocolate Blondies/Lemon Tart
    A1
    White Chocolate Blondies/Lemon TartIf you like brownies then you’ll love Rachel’s recipe for Blondies, made with white chocolate and peanut butter. Rachel will be investigating the cupcake phenomenon – straight out of Sex And The City, New York style frosted cupcakes have taken the UK by storm. And the cookery school students learn how to make classic lemon tarts. With Rachel’s foolproof tips on blind baking, there won’t be a soggy base in sight.
  • Walnut Cake/Cookies
    A2
    Walnut Cake/CookiesRachel will be showing us the recipe for the Walnut cake that she served at her wedding. It’s got a vanilla buttercream filling and is covered in an indulgent American frosting that’s great for a special occasion. Rachel meets Isidora Popovic who has turned a college art project into an award-winning baking business. And the cookery school students are making cookies. This quick and versatile recipe always produces perfect results, whether you like your cookies bursting with cranberries or covered in chocolate
  • Carrot Cake/White Yeast Bread
    A3
    Carrot Cake/White Yeast BreadRachel makes a gorgeous carrot cake decorated with orange cream cheese icing, finished off with delicate candied violets. Rachel meets couture wedding cake maker to the stars – Mich Turner. And the cookery school students learn the essential techniques of bread making. Rachel’s foolproof recipe, using fresh yeast, produces stunning loaves every time.
  • Quiche Lorraine/Pink Meringues
    A4
    Quiche Lorraine/Pink MeringuesRachel’s got a fantastic recipe for a Quiche Lorraine that will ensure you never have soggy pastry again. Rachel meets German ‘Konditormeister’ Falko Burkert and learns how to make a cake on a spit known as a Baumkuchen, or Tree-Cake. And the cookery school students learn how to make perfect meringues. Filled with raspberry cream, they’re deliciously crispy on the outside and gorgeously gooey in the middle.
  • Tart Tatin/Chocolate Cake
    A5
    Tart Tatin/Chocolate CakeRachel shows us her recipe for that French classic Tarte Tatin, with gorgeous caramelised apples. Chef Tom Lewis shows us the secrets of his delicious bread at his bakery in Callandar, Scotland. And the cookery school students will be discovering how to make a brilliantly simple chocolate cake with a yummy chocolate buttercream filling.
  • Coconut Macaroon Tart/Soda Bread
    A6
    Coconut Macaroon Tart/Soda BreadToday on Bake, Rachel shows you how to make a gorgeous coconut macaroon tart. And if you follow her method, your shortcrust pastry will turn out perfectly every time. Rachel meets master patissier, Eric Lanlard, to learn the secrets behind his flamboyant creations. He combines traditional French crafts with a contemporary flair to make cakes that look as amazing as they taste. And Rachel teaches her cookery school students a really quick and simple recipe for a classic white soda bread. The dough is so versatile and can be used to make everything from scones to focaccia.
  • Mini Pissaladiere/Dutch Apple Cake
    A7
    Mini Pissaladiere/Dutch Apple CakeRachel shows you the recipe for a pissaladiere, a traditional Provencal tart, covered in caramelised onions, anchovies and olives. It has a puff pastry base which I’ll show you how to make from scratch. Rachel visits William Curley, who was crowned Chocolatier of the Year. He gives her a tasting masterclass and she learn the secrets of his award winning specialities. And the cookery school students are making Dutch apple cake, using a batter mix and fresh fruit to create a light sponge with a lovely sugary crust.
  • Iced Orange Cake/Goat's Cheese Tart
    A8
    Iced Orange Cake/Goat's Cheese TartRachel shows you a recipe for an iced orange cake. This is a deliciously, moist and tangy cake and uses freshly squeezed orange juice in the icing. Rachel visits two American bakers who have brought the wholesome, home cooking of the deep south to the UK. They’ll show her how to make an all American apple pie with a twist. And the cookery school students discover how to make a spinach, potato and goat’s cheese tart with a perfect savoury, shortcrust pastry.
  • Baklava/Swiss Roll
    A9
    Baklava/Swiss RollRachel’s got a fantastic recipe for Baklava. It’s made up of divinely sweet layers of filo pastry, with pistachio nuts and almonds. Rachel visits Declan Ryan, an Irish cooking legend. The retired Michelin starred chef started making bread as a hobby ten years ago but his pastime has now grown into a hugely successful artisan bakery. And the cookery school students overcome their fear of rolling a Swiss Roll, with a technique that makes that dessert a breeze.
  • Lime Cake/Sticky Toffee Pudding
    A10
    Lime Cake/Sticky Toffee PuddingRachel shows you how to make a wonderfully fragrant lime yoghurt cake with rosewater and pistachios. Rachel visits French chef and master bread maker, Richard Bertinet, who believes that the best way to make the perfect bread doesn’t involve kneading the dough! The technique might sound unusual but the results are fantastic. And the cookery school students learn how to make the decadent classic, sticky toffee pudding. This guaranteed crowd pleaser features a gorgeous, sweet toffee sauce.
  • Poppy Seed Cake/Bagels
    A11
    Poppy Seed Cake/BagelsRachel shows you how to make a gorgeous poppy seed cake. It is incredibly rich and smothered with a vanilla buttercream icing. Rachel meets Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar, renowned for his masterful use of spices. He takes her on a culinary trip back to his childhood and bakes some sweet treats his mum will be proud of! And Rachel teaches the cookery school students a great recipe for bagels – you may be surprised that they get their dense chewiness from being poached first and then baked.
  • Marble Cake/Lemon Cupcakes
    A12
    Marble Cake/Lemon CupcakesRachel shows you the recipe for chocolate and vanilla marble cake which always reminds her of when she was a little girl. Rachel visits an artisan bakery which specialises in award-winning sourdough bread. And the cookery school students are making Lemon Cupcakes – yes, even the boys get to grips with the pretty lemon icing!
  • Beef Pastries/Brown Sugar Custards
    A13
    Beef Pastries/Brown Sugar CustardsRachel shows you a recipe for wonderfully tasty mini beef pasties which have elements of Mexican empanadas, Indian samosas and classic English pasties all rolled into one. Rachel meets the doyenne of witty and romantic cakes. Peggy Porschen’s creations are the stuff of little girls' fantasies: cascading sugar flowers and layers of cupcakes with old-fashioned sugar roses. And the cookery school students discover how to make gorgeous and simple baked brown sugar custards.
  • Meringue Roulade/Sweet Scones
    A14
    Meringue Roulade/Sweet SconesRachel’s got a fantastic recipe for a deliciously gooey meringue roulade with cherries and rosewaster mascarpone. Rachel visits Matt Jones at his Flour Power bakery and learns the secrets behind his delectable savoury pastries. And Rachel banishes the cookery school students’ memories of horrible heavy scones with her foolproof technique for light sweet ones.
  • Baked Cheesecake/Eclairs
    A15
    Baked Cheesecake/EclairsRachel shows you how to make a wonderfully rich baked cheesecake with blueberries. Rachel visits virtuoso pastry chef Gerhard Jenne who shows her the spellbinding secrets behind his magic cakes! And the cookery school students get to grips with choux pastry to make the ultimate teatime treat – Éclairs.
  • Christmas Bake I
    A16
    Christmas Bake I
  • Christmas Bake II
    A17
    Christmas Bake II
  • Duplicate episode entry
    A18
    Duplicate episode entry

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