42BB7D24 553D 42C8 8047 92B0D731BF45 Birmingham bakers make it to the finale of "Baked with Love: Holiday" on Hallmark channel — The teams get fancy for Santa with choux pastry, then bake their holiday dreams come true with cakes reminiscent of their best childhood gift. (Ali Painter/Hallmark Media)

Birmingham is extra sweet this week—two of our own talented bakers have officially baked their way into the finale of Hallmark’s newest holiday cooking competition, “Baked with Love: Holiday.”

The beloved mother–daughter duo has captured hearts across the country, and now they’re just one episode away from the $50K grand prize!

Read on for all the details.

Birmingham’s baking duo: Sally + Amy

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Sally Wicker McKay, a Birmingham-area food stylist, and her mom, Amy Wicker, first appeared on Hallmark screens during the show’s premiere on Monday, October 27. Their warmth, creativity and picture-perfect holiday bakes quickly made them standouts.

Now, after weeks of friendly competition and festive challenges, they’re one of three remaining teams headed into the finale.

About “Baked with Love: Holiday“

Image from Mary Helene Hall 6 Birmingham bakers make it to the finale of "Baked with Love: Holiday" on Hallmark channel — Baked With Love: Holiday appears on The Hallmark Channel on Mondays at 8PM. (The Hallmark Channel)

The show features 10 teams of home bakers competing for:

$50,000 cash prize
A chance to have their recipe featured in a Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie

Each episode blends heartwarming stories, creative challenges and Hallmark-level holiday charm—perfect for cozy-season TV binges.

“We are so excited to be heading into the final episode of “Baked with Love Holiday”—it’s been a journey to get to the finale, and we’ve earned it together.”

“One of the best parts was meeting each of the teams and the judge and host; everyone was so nice, and we learned so much from each other. The host’s honest critique really helped us out and made the experience awesome.”
Sally Wicker McKay

Try their recipes at home

Want to get a taste of their on-screen magic? Several of Sally and Amy’s treats are available online, including:

The duo mentions that their favorite bake was Becky’s Winter Wonderland cake. Out of all their creations, the one they cherished most was the snow globe cake from Episode Seven, which they named Becky’s Winter Wonderland in honor of Sally’s late aunt, Becky, Amy’s sister.

How to watch the finale

Catch the finale on Monday night at 8PM on the Hallmark Channel. Previous episodes stream on Hallmark+ the following day, and Episode 1 is free on Roku Channel and Sling TV.

Don’t forget to cheer on our Birmingham bakers as they whisk their way toward the ultimate Hallmark holiday win!

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