Bake Off Finalist Admits He ‘Hates’ Baking Cakes
Aaron Mountford-Myles, a runner-up on the 16th series of The Great British Bake Off, shared his candid thoughts on baking during a recent interview. The Stoke-on-Trent native admitted his disdain for making cakes, despite the public’s growing demand for them since his appearance on the show.
Bake Off Experience: More Than Just Baking
Mountford-Myles described his time on the show as “not a walk in the park.” He participated in the series, which aired earlier this year, and ultimately lost to winner Jasmin Mitchell in November. His journey began eight years ago when he first applied to the show, inspired by compliments from a colleague regarding his homemade tarts.
“It’s been the best experience of my life,” he stated. The mix of emotions he felt included the stress of recipe preparation and the joy of being in the iconic tent. He encouraged aspiring bakers to participate but stressed that comprehensive preparation is vital.
The Stress and Joy of Competition
“You don’t just walk in and bake something. There’s extensive time and effort involved before you’re actually in the tent,” he added. Mountford-Myles noted that the competition transformed his approach to handling feedback. He realized that even when he disagreed with the judges’ critiques, he could still learn and apply their suggestions.
Public Life Post-Bake Off
Since the airing of his season, Mountford-Myles has experienced an influx of attention. He shared, “More people keep asking me for cakes now than they did before, but I still hate making cakes.” He joked about his preferences, emphasizing that cake baking is simply not his passion.
- Mountford-Myles is pursuing an MA in analytics.
- He plans to make a triple chocolate tart for Christmas.
- He expressed interest in future media appearances, particularly on BBC’s The Traitors.
Despite his aversion to cake making, his experience on Bake Off has opened new avenues for interacting with fans and engaging in the culinary world.
