Scoop: MASTERCHEF on FOX - Today, July 27, 2016

The remaining 12 contestants are broken up into two teams to prep, cook and plate 30 dishes for teenagers celebrating their Sweet 16 birthdays. Each team receives a surprise box with 16 different ingredients and one protein. They’ll have 60 minutes to prepare and present their dishes to the diners, who then will vote on their favorite dish.

To kick off the challenge, judge Christina Tosi exhibits her signature three-layer cake for the contestants. Find out who bakes their way through the pressure and who melts down in the all-new “A Piece of Cake” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, July 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MCH-709) (TV-14 L) Host/Judge: Gordon Ramsay Judge: Christina Tosi

30 of the best home cooks in America will travel to Los Angeles to present their signature dishes to the distinguished judging panel: Ramsay (Gordon Ramsay Steak, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Gordon Ramsay BurGR), Bastianich (Del Posto, Osteria Mozza) and Elliot (Graham Elliot Bistro). The judges will taste for flavor, creativity and presentation. In order to earn a coveted white apron and move to the next round, the home cooks must have an immense passion for food and be determined to out-cook their rivals.