
The Great British Baking Show ™
Baker:
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Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Jo: ""I made a drizzle with granulated sugar and some orange juice. So hopefully you should get a little bit of that running through."
Jo's Drizzle Technique:
She dissolves granulated sugar in orange juice to create a syrup
The drizzle is designed to penetrate the cupcake ("running through")
This technique adds both moisture and intense orange flavor throughout the sponge
Shows sophistication beyond basic frosting approaches
Judge Comments (Paul Hollywood)
The full quote:
"That is delicious. And orange will lighten things up. You've got two great bakes. The topping, the flavors, the appearance, sublime."
Analysis of this feedback:
"That is delicious" - immediate positive taste reaction
"Orange will lighten things up" - Paul recognizes that the orange cuts through the richness of chocolate, creating balance
"Two great bakes" - suggests Jo may have made two varieties or Paul is praising multiple elements
"The topping, the flavors, the appearance, sublime" - This is extremely rare, high praise from Paul Hollywood
"Sublime" is particularly significant - this word choice indicates exceptional quality
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