Ready, set, bake! Eight of the country's top bakers compete in a variety of challenges to test their skills and allow one contestant to earn the title of "Best Baker in America." Hosted by Jason Smith -- who's familiar with the tension of a TV cooking competition as the winner of "Food Network Star" and the "Holiday Baking Championship" -- contestants from all over America battle in a variety of mediums, including cake, meringue, pastry and chocolate. Each episode focuses on one category, and each baker is tested both on skill and ability to adapt. At the end of every episode, one contestant hits the road, until the last baker standing takes the, um, cake. And the $25,000 prize.