In what was one of the toughest season finales yet, Olivia McMahon, the 37-year-old waitress from Brisbane, has won the second season of The Great Australian Bake Off. 

McMahon took the top gong from 44-year-old Monica Cavallaro, who created an Italian-inspired masterpiece with three layers representing different regions of Italy.

“I can’t believe I’ve won, especially when I was up against such stiff competition from Monica. My goal when I started was just to make it past week one, so to win is an absolute dream come true.”

“The whole experience has been amazing, and I have learnt so much, not only from Matt and Maggie, but from all the bakers so I’m looking forward to putting these new skills to use. Since filming ended I have set up my own cake making business, Olivia’s Sweet Nothings, so I plan on building that up, and am also hoping to travel to Paris to study all things chocolate,” she said.

McMahon will feature in the upcoming March 2017 issue of delicious. as a regular columnist, beginning with her custard kisses recipe.

The TV show is set to return in 2017. To apply, visit, lifestyle.com.au/apply