Ep 3. Wedding Cakes & Headaches
- TVG
- August 24, 2006
- 21 min
Ace of Cakes is a reality TV show that follows a group of talented cake bakers and decorators, led by the eccentric and passionate cake artist Duff Goldman, as they create stunning and unique cakes for various occasions and clients. In season 1 episode 3, entitled "Wedding Cakes & Headaches," the team is faced with the challenge of creating two show-stopping wedding cakes for two very different couples, while also dealing with some unexpected and stressful situations.
The first couple, Chris and Marybeth, are getting married in a traditional Catholic church and want a classic and elegant cake that reflects their faith and their love for each other. Duff and the team decide to create a three-tiered cake covered in fondant and decorated with delicate white flowers and a beautiful cross on top, made out of sugar. However, they soon realize that the cake is too tall to fit in the church's entrance doors, and they have to come up with a last-minute solution on how to transport and assemble the cake inside the church without damaging it.
Meanwhile, the second couple, Tim and Angelina, are throwing a rock 'n' roll-themed wedding at a local bowling alley and want a cake that is wild, colorful, and full of personality. Duff and his team take inspiration from the couple's love for music and bowling and create a multi-tiered cake shaped like a giant bowling ball, covered in bright fondant and featuring edible bowling pins and a guitar on top. However, they face another setback when the cake starts to crack and fall apart during the transportation, and they have to rush back to the bakery to fix it before the wedding reception.
As if that wasn't enough, the team also has to deal with some personal and professional issues during the episode. Duff's assistant, Geof, is feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the amount of work they have to do, and he starts to doubt his ability to keep up with the team. Meanwhile, Duff's sister, Ally, who is also part of the team, is dealing with a difficult customer who wants a cake that is beyond their expertise and budget, and she has to find a way to communicate with him and make him happy without compromising the quality of their work.
Overall, "Wedding Cakes & Headaches" is a fun and entertaining episode of Ace of Cakes that showcases the talents and challenges of the team as they create stunning cakes for two very different weddings. It's a great show for anyone who loves cake, creativity, and behind-the-scenes drama in the world of baking.