It’s a double dose of spice this holiday season as the most festive and friendliest competition on television premieres with slices of cake, and sweet and savory pastries.

This week, the bakers return to the tent to test their skills at making decadent and delicious cookies and breads.

Five finalists remain in the tent as they face their final three bakes, all hoping to make it to the final round. With their toughest challenges ahead, like French custards and cakes, the heat is on where only one baker will be named America’s Best Amateur Baker.

In the Season 5 premiere, the bakers tackle sweet and savory cakes - including the surprise ingredient of olive oil - and baking bread.

The bakers create sweet and savory creations using spices, later create delicacies like cakes and cookies, including one of Paul Hollywood's toughest challenges yet.

The six remaining bakers focus on flaky and flavorful pastries and holiday cookies.

In the season finale, the judges present the four remaining bakers with their toughest challenges yet. One contestant is named "America's Best Amateur Baker".