Ep 9. Charm and Charities

At the start of season 3 of Ace of Cakes, viewers are introduced to a team of skilled bakers and designers at Charm City Cakes in Baltimore. Continuing in this vein, episode 9 of the season named Charm and Charities offers a look into not only their creativity and skill as a team, but also their philanthropic drive and charitable nature.

The episode begins with fondant expert Anna preparing for her charity event named Drums for Love which aids the education of impoverished children in South Africa. She and a team of volunteers collect donated drums and percussion instruments, which will be auctioned off after their drumming performance to fund their cause. The drums are decorated with the colorful logo of the charity, giving them a festive touch. With the drums set and fundraising ideas in place, Anna and her team can now concentrate on making the charity event a success.

Meanwhile, the team at Charm City Cakes are also preparing for a charity event for the Maryland Food Bank. They are making a cake in the likeness of The Ravens, a professional football team based in Baltimore. Food banks across America are responsible for feeding millions of hungry families, and this charity event will raise money to feed thousands of families in Maryland.

While the team works on the cake's design, cake artist Geof Manthorne dreams up an unusual cake for the event. He uses real pumpkins to make a hollowed pumpkin with an intricate design that sits on the main cake. Geof also designs a small cake of Ravens's football helmet that will be auctioned off during the charity event.

During the preparation of the pumpkin cake, the team stresses over how to make the pumpkin look authentic but maintain the integrity of the cake. With the event approaching, the pressure mounts as they tackle increasingly difficult challenges, such as transporting the cakes from their kitchen to the event site. The team has to concentrate on their balancing techniques to avoid any mishaps before the event.

As the two events come together, the discussion between Anna and her team with the goal of attracting more people to their event arises. They think of innovative ways to make the event more exciting, which includes drum lessons, performing live on the street, and choosing the right auctioneer. Anna's team works to create a fun and lively atmosphere to make sure everyone has a good time while raising enough funds to help children in need.

On the other hand, Charm City team continues to work hard to finish up the multi-layered cake, paying attention to every little detail and making sure all the pieces come together perfectly. The event is a massive success as it manages to raise an impressive amount of money and also generates a lot of attention for the charity.

Overall, Ace of Cakes season 3 episode 9 gives an inside look into the charitable attitude of the Charm City team. By showcasing their fundraising methods and creativity to work as a team, viewers get to see how everyone can make a positive impact when they work together. It is a heartwarming episode that viewers can truly enjoy.