Ep 10. Shell Shocked

In Ace of Cakes season 2 episode 10, titled "Shell Shocked," the crew at Charm City Cakes is tasked with creating a special cake for the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The cake is intended to celebrate the opening of the aquarium's new exhibit, which features an impressive array of sea turtles.

As usual, the Charm City team has a lot on their plates. Chef Duff and his crew must not only create a cake that looks stunning and captures the spirit of the aquarium's new exhibit, but they also have to make sure that the cake tastes great and can withstand the heat and humidity of the aquarium.

To start off, the team gets to work on the cake's base and structure. They decide to build the cake in the shape of a giant turtle, with a head, legs, and shell. The shell itself is going to be the most difficult part of the cake, as it needs to look realistic while also being sturdy enough to hold up the other layers.

Once the team has finished constructing the base of the cake, they move on to the fun part: decorating. They begin by covering the turtle's shell in fondant, a sugary paste that can be shaped and molded to create various textures and designs. They then apply various shades of green and brown to the fondant to give the shell the appearance of being covered in scales.

While the team is hard at work on the cake, Chef Duff receives a special surprise visitor. One of the aquarium's sea turtle experts brings in a live turtle for Duff and his crew to meet. The turtle is a big hit with everyone, and it inspires the team to keep working hard on their cake.

As the day wears on, the temperature in the kitchen starts to rise, which creates some challenges for the team. They have to work quickly to finish the cake before the fondant starts to melt or become too soft to work with. To make matters worse, the humidity is making it difficult for the team to get the icing to stick to the cake.

Despite the challenges, the Charm City team manages to pull off a cake that is both stunning and delicious. The finished product is a sight to behold, with a lifelike turtle shell that looks like it came straight from the ocean. The cake is a huge hit at the National Aquarium's opening celebration, and everyone is impressed with the skill and creativity of Chef Duff and his team.

Overall, Ace of Cakes season 2 episode 10 is a great example of the dedication and hard work that goes into creating amazing cakes. From the initial planning stages to the final product, it's clear that Chef Duff and his crew are passionate about their craft and willing to go the extra mile to create something truly special. Anyone who loves baking or creative design will enjoy watching this fun and inspiring episode of Ace of Cakes.