Ep 2. Three Ringed Bakery
- July 30, 2009
In Ace Of Cakes season 7 episode 2, titled "Three Ringed Bakery," viewers are taken on a journey to Charm City Cakes, a Baltimore-based bakery run by chef Duff Goldman and his team of quirky and talented bakers. In this episode, the team is tasked with creating a three-tiered circus themed cake for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
The episode begins with Duff and his team brainstorming ideas for the cake. They discuss the design, flavor, and decoration of the cake, all while incorporating elements of the circus theme. They decide on a red velvet cake, with cream cheese frosting and edible fondant decorations that resemble circus animals, acrobats, and clowns.
Once the design is set, the team gets to work. Viewers get an inside look into the process, from baking the cake layers to molding the fondant decorations by hand. The team works efficiently and creatively, using various tools and techniques to bring the cake to life.
However, the road to completing the cake is not without its challenges. As the tiers of the cake are constructed, the team runs into issues with the weight distribution, threatening the cake's stability. They quickly troubleshoot the issue and find a solution, reinforcing the tiers with additional support to ensure the cake won't collapse.
As the cake comes together, the team adds the finishing touches, including lights and smoke effects to enhance the circus theme. The final product is a stunning three-tiered cake, complete with edible animals, trapeze artists, a ringmaster, and even a mini popcorn machine.
In addition to creating the main cake, the episode also features a side story of chef Anna, who is tasked with creating a cake for a local children's theater production. She creates a whimsical castle cake, complete with towers, turrets, and a drawbridge, to match the production's theme.
Overall, "Three Ringed Bakery" is a fun and creative episode that showcases the talent and creativity of the Charm City Cakes team. The circus theme adds an extra layer of excitement and challenge, making for an entertaining and engaging watch.
