Stoke City star Bojan is cream of the crop as Spaniard wins 'Battle of the Bakers'  

By Rohan Banerjee For Mailonline

Published: 05:24 EST, 16 September 2015 | Updated: 08:29 EST, 16 September 2015

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic has proven himself to be a man of hidden talents after winning the 'Battle of the Bakers' competition staged by the club.

The commercial event, which is hosted annually to entertain club sponsors, saw Bojan beat team-mates and fellow Spaniards Marc Muniesa and Joselu in a bake-off contest judged by the BBC's Paul Hollywood.

Reflecting on his victory, former Barcelona star Bojan told Stoke's official website: 'It's fantastic to be named as the Star Baker, especially having come up against my two Spanish team-mates.' 

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic (centre) is congratulated by BBC judge Paul Hollywood on his win

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic (centre) is congratulated by BBC judge Paul Hollywood on his win

Bojan was named Stoke's 'Star Baker' after winning the annual cooking competition held by the club

Bojan was named Stoke's 'Star Baker' after winning the annual cooking competition held by the club

 Bojan, 25, has revealed himself to be a man of hidden talents with his culinary skills 

 Bojan, 25, has revealed himself to be a man of hidden talents with his culinary skills 

Bojan applies the finishing touches to his competition-winning cake in the 'Battle of the Bakers'

Bojan applies the finishing touches to his competition-winning cake in the 'Battle of the Bakers'

The 25-year-old added: 'I was asked whether I thought I could win it before the event and I said that I was pretty confident. You never know what the other guys are capable of, but thankfully the inspiration from my grandmother's food back home in Spain has helped me along.

'Whether it is football or any other contest it is always good to come out on top. The others produced nice cakes too, but I do think mine was the best, and thankfully, the judges agreed with me!'

Hollywood, the face of the BBC's hit-television show 'The Great British Bake Off' said that he was relatively impressed by all three of the evening's contenders, but felt ultimately that the best man won. 

He commented: 'The three lads were alright to be fair to them – considering none of them have done this sort of thing, under my scrutiny, before. 

'Bojan was a worthy winner in the end; I think he did quite well. To be honest, he didn't technically bake it at the end but his style and finesse was enough to see him edge the other two guys out at the end.' 

Bojan beat off competition from Marc Muniesa (centre, left) and Joselu (centre, right) to win the title

Bojan beat off competition from Marc Muniesa (centre, left) and Joselu (centre, right) to win the title

Bojan celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the FA Cup fourth-round match against Rochdale

Bojan celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the FA Cup fourth-round match against Rochdale

 

  

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