Ep 7. Flying High

In the Ace of Cakes season 2 episode 7 titled "Flying High," the team at Charm City Cakes takes on the challenge of creating a cake for Southwest Airlines to commemorate their 35th anniversary.

The episode starts with the team discussing the airline industry and the challenges of creating a cake that represents a company as big as Southwest Airlines. Duff Goldman, the owner, and head baker of Charm City Cakes, decides that the cake should be in the shape of an airplane, with intricate details and decorations.

As the team starts working on the cake, they face a few challenges. The biggest challenge is to create a cake that can be transported to the airline's headquarters in Dallas, Texas, without getting damaged. The team decides to create the cake in individual pieces and assemble it at the location.

The first step is to create the body of the airplane. To achieve this, the team creates a structure out of PVC pipes and foam, which would be covered in cake and fondant. The challenge is to make it look like an actual airplane and not a box on wheels. The team also has to make sure that the structure is stable and can hold the weight of the cake.

The next step is to create the wings and the engines. The wings are made out of rice crispy treats, which are then covered in fondant and airbrushed to resemble the wings of an airplane. The engines are made out of chocolate cake, which is then carved and decorated to look like a jet engine.

Once all the pieces are ready, the team transports them to Dallas, Texas, where they assemble the cake. The team faces a few challenges during the assembly, such as the heat in Texas melting the fondant and the size of the cake not fitting in the elevator. However, they manage to overcome all the obstacles and successfully assemble the cake.

The final product is a stunning cake, with intricate details and decorations that represent Southwest Airlines. The cake is an exact replica of an airplane, complete with windows, a cockpit, and even a Southwest Airlines logo.

The episode ends with the team delivering the cake to Southwest Airlines and receiving positive feedback from the executives. The cake is a huge hit, and the team is proud of their creation.

Overall, the episode "Flying High" is an exciting and challenging episode that showcases the skills and creativity of the team at Charm City Cakes. It is a testament to their ability to take on complex projects and deliver stunning results.