Chopped - Season 41 - Eps 9: Take the Cake
In the first round, the chefs learn they must make appetizers that include ginger-like galangal and a trendy taco. Miniature fruit and softshell crabs are two of the surprises that the competitors face in the entree round, and a pretty cake that reminds one judge of his childhood is at the center of an eclectic dessert basket.
About Chopped

Title: Chopped
First Air Date: 2009-01-13
Last Air Date: 2025-02-25
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.281/10 (from 57 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 62
Total Episodes: 775
Network: Food Network
Genres: Reality
Production Companies: Notional
Synopsis
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
Cast

Ted Allen
Himself - Host