Ep 6. Oprah!

In Ace of Cakes season 8 episode 6, titled "Oprah!", viewers get an inside look at the making of a very special cake for the one and only Oprah Winfrey. The episode starts with the Charm City Cakes team receiving a call from Oprah's producers requesting a cake for Oprah's Surprise Spectacular, a show celebrating Oprah's 25th season on the air. The cake will be a replica of Oprah's studio, affectionately dubbed the "Oprahdome."

Ace of Cakes follows Duff Goldman and his team as they plan and execute the massive undertaking of creating this cake. They start by creating a life-size 3D model of the Oprahdome to work from. They sketch out the cake design and create a miniature model of the cake to ensure that it will hold up before starting the actual cake.

The team then gets to work building the structure of the cake using wood and foam pieces. They take the time to make sure that every detail is perfect, from the placement of the light fixtures to the curvature of the ceiling. Then the cake decorators step in to create all of the intricate details that will make the cake come to life.

One of the challenges that the Charm City Cakes team faces is creating the sea of audience members that are shown in the bottom tier of the cake. They end up using a combination of 3D printing and fondant to create hundreds of tiny figures, each with their own unique clothing and accessories.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the ups and downs of the decorating process. At times, the team gets frustrated when things aren't going perfectly, but they always manage to pull together and make things work. They also take the time to have some fun by playing with the leftover fondant and daydreaming about what they would do if they were invited to be on Oprah's show.

As the cake nears completion, the pressure starts to mount. The team realizes that they will have to transport the cake from Maryland to Chicago, where the Oprah show is filmed, and they are worried about it collapsing during the journey. They wrap the cake carefully and load it onto a truck for the trip.

Finally, the big day arrives and the Charm City Cakes team is at the Oprah studio to set up the cake. They get a chance to meet Oprah and the excitement in the room is palpable. When the cake is finally unveiled, it is clear that all of their hard work has paid off. The audience applauds and Oprah herself seems genuinely delighted by the cake.

Overall, Ace of Cakes season 8 episode 6 is a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a show-stopping cake for a celebrity client. It is a testament to the talent and creativity of the Charm City Cakes team, and a reminder that sometimes, even the most daunting challenges can be overcome with hard work and a little bit of sugar.