Is It Cake? Holiday: Everything we know so far

Netflix is about to make your holiday season a lot sweeter and substantially more deceptive with the announcement of Is It Cake? Holiday is a festive spin-off of their popular baking competition series. Set to premiere on November 28, this special edition promises to bring all the mind-bending cake illusions we've come to love, but with a magical winter twist.

The four-episode limited series will feature a star-studded lineup of returning bakers from the show's previous three seasons, all competing to create the most convincing holiday-themed optical illusions in cake form.

Viewers can expect to see everything from perfectly crafted ice skates to intricate wreaths and detailed nutcrackers, all made entirely of cake and decorated to fool even the most discerning eyes watching Is It Cake? Holiday.

What’s the Lineup on Is It Cake? Holiday

Is It Cake? Holiday brings together nine of the most talented contestants from past seasons, including all three previous champions.

From Season 1, viewers will welcome back winner Andrew Fuller, alongside fellow contestants Jonny Manganello and April Julian. Season 2 will be represented by its champion Elizabeth Rowe, accompanied by the skilled Miko Kaw Hok Uy and Danya Smith. Fresh from their appearances in Season 3, winner Henderson Gonzalez returns with Grace Pak and Jujhar Mann to round out this impressive roster of cake artists.

Mikey Day returns for Is It Cake? Holiday with an arsenal of comedy superstars

The holiday special brings back fan-favorite Mikey Day as host, whose quick wit and engaging presence have become synonymous with the series. Joining him is an impressive array of celebrity judges who will take on the challenging task of spotting the cake among the decoys.

The star-studded panel includes comedy powerhouses Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady, and the dynamic Tiffany Haddish, each bringing their unique brand of humor to the judging table. Stand-up sensation Sebastian Maniscalco and rising star Devon Walker will also lend their expertise, alongside SNL talent James Austin Johnson.

The judging lineup continues to impress with actor Chris Witaske, comedian Sasheer Zamata, and the charismatic Terry Crews taking their turns at cake detection.

Rounding out the panel are comedy performer Punkie Johnson, versatile actor Randall Park, and comedian Hannah Berner, ensuring each episode of Is It Cake? Holiday will be filled with both careful scrutiny and plenty of laughs as they attempt to distinguish cake from reality.

What to Expect from Is It Cake? Holiday

The holiday special is brought to life by Alfred Street Industries, with an experienced team of executive producers including Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Andrew Wallace, and Cat Sullivan. Their expertise promises to deliver the same high-quality production value fans have come to expect from the series, now with an extra sprinkle of holiday magic.

The newest confectionery challenge on Netflix is serving up more than just sugar and spice this winter. Is It Cake? Holiday transforms the mind-bending baking competition into a festive four-episode spectacular.

In this holiday special, nine standout veterans from the show's past three seasons return to the kitchen, ready to elevate their baking skills.

These culinary illusionists will craft hyper-realistic holiday items—think ice skates that look like they're fresh off the rink and wreaths that could fool even Santa. Each detailed creation will be scrutinized by celebrity judges as the bakers compete for dominance and the grand prize.

It’s a blend of holiday magic and baking mastery, where only the most convincing festive fakes will make it through.

For those new to the series or want to refresh their memory of the returning bakers' previous performances, all three seasons of the original Is It Cake? are currently available for streaming on Netflix.

With its combination of returning champions, seasonal themes, and celebrity guest judges, Is It Cake? Holiday looks set to deliver a perfect blend of competition, creativity, and Christmas cheer.

Mark your calendars for November 28 to see which baker will claim the grand prize and prove themselves the master of holiday cake deception.