Liam Charles
Liam Charles was born in Hackney, London, England. Charles attended Goldsmiths University.
Liam Charles is a British television presenter, baker, and author who made his name when he contested the 2017 version of the
Great British Bake Off .
Aged only 19, he wowed lovers of the program that he was nicknamed
Cake Boy for his charisma and innovative cake recipes. Even though he only came in fifth, he was so popular that it was not long before he found other opportunities to bake.
After his time at the
Bake Off, he got into presenting on TV. In 2018, he was a cohost of that year's
Bake Off: The Professionals, where he brought much-needed energy alongside Tom Allen, the comedian.
It was also in 2018 that he worked with Channel 4 and showcased his engaging storytelling and unique baking style on his program,
Liam Bakes. In 2019, he was invited to the
Junior Bake Off as a judge and mentored young bakers alongside Harry Hill, the host, and Ravneet Gill, who was a fellow judge.
Aside from TV, Charles has provided articles on baking to
The Guardian, where he shared insights and recipes with a broader audience. In 2022, he was invited to be a judge in a nationwide contest known as
The Platinum Pudding Competition in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Liam Charles continues to be an inspiration to experienced and novice bakers with his enthusiasm and creativity, even as he bridges the gap between modern culinary trends and traditional baking.
In 2018, Liam Charles published his first cookbook, which he titled
Brilliant Bakes and Cakes.
The work is a showcase of his innovative baking skills that comes with recipes such as
Christmas Dinner Pie,
Caramel Peanut Millionaire’s Shortbread, and
Oreo Chocolate Brownie Freakshake, among others. These are creative yet approachable bakes that emphasize invention and fun over conventional recipes.
He published his second novel,
Second Helpings Will Leave You Wanting More, in 2019. It comes with 70 recipes for a range of occasions, with standout recipes that include
Cinnamon Roll-Ups,
Rhubarb x Custard Cheesecake, and
Chicken Katsu Doughnut.
Combined with Charles' commentary, it is a work that asks both experienced and novice home cooks to dare to experiment with their recipes.
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- Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
- Brad Thor, author of the Scot Harvath Series.
Liam Charles: F.A.Q
Where was Liam Charles Born?
Liam Charles was born in Hackney, London, England and is British.
What was the first book Liam Charles wrote?
The first book written by Liam Charles was Cheeky Treats, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Liam Charles wrote?
His most recently released work was Second Helpings on September 19th, 2019.
Are there upcoming new books by Liam Charles?
Liam Charles does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Liam Charles written?
Liam Charles has written 2 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.