Ace of Cakes is an American reality television show that aired on the Food Network. The show focused on the daily operations of Duff Goldman's custom cake shop, Charm City Cakes, in Baltimore, Maryland; including small-business ownership, working with various vendors, tasting with customers, constructing cakes, and delivering his products.
Ace of Cakes (Season 5)
Food Network Friends (Episode 1)
Air date: 2008-06-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Broadway premiere of Crybaby demands a huge cake. Geof has to create a giant skyscraper for Philadelphia. And, Duff is extremely busy when he's asked to appear on several other Food Network shows (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Paula's Party).
World's Largest Cupcake (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-07-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Charity takes center stage with two cakes destined for charity events–a giant cupcake and a roulette wheel. Also, Charm City designs a cake that replicates the bakery.
Elephant Delivery Service (Episode 3)
Air date: 2008-07-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A book cart, a novel on the Federalist Papers and a toy tower are a few of the cakes the gang makes this week. The toy tower is extra special because Duff dresses as an elephant to deliver it.
Pandamonium (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-08-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's premiere cake features giant replicas of the cast and two smoke machines. A special appearance by Jack Black at the Kung Fu Panda premiere makes Duff's day.
Swimming with the Sharks (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-08-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Duff takes a cake to an aquarium where he gets up close and personal with some sharks. The bakery crew creates a dog show cake and a rubber ducky for an anniversary.
Pinball Wizard (Episode 6)
Air date: 2008-08-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: While Duff skates for charity, the staff creates some detailed cakes--a Fenway replica, a pinball machine, and a light up Goddess.
Lord Stanley (Episode 7)
Air date: 2008-08-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Charm City gets a visit from the NHL's actual Stanley Cup as a model for a wedding cake. The gang also creates a dirt bike cake and an island-themed wedding cake.
Gone to the Dogs (Episode 8)
Air date: 2008-09-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Charm City is asked to make a cake for Milkbone, Geof's dog is used as the model. the gang also makes a Star Trek inspired cake and Dachshund in a bun.
Frogs to Turkey and Everything in Between (Episode 9)
Air date: 2008-09-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Charm City creates a frog cake for the zoo. They also design a replica of the Lincoln memorial and turducken made of cake.
Get Cake (Episode 10)
Air date: 2008-09-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The movie Get Smart premieres in Boston, and Geof, Mary Alice and Duff get to attend. When the three return, the bakery is making a crazy funeral cake.
Tanks, Trucks and Vikings (Episode 11)
Air date: 2008-10-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A veteran wants an Army tank. The bakery staff also makes a replica of a Mack truck. And, a couple of Renaissance Fair participants are getting married and want a Viking ship as their cake.
The Big Cakeowski (Episode 12)
Air date: 2008-10-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Charm City goes to the movies with cakes dedicated to The Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski and Star Wars' Millennium Falcon.
New Frontiers (Episode 13)
Air date: 2008-10-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's cakes (a giant moon, a peanut butter cup and a sandcastle) take a backseat as Duff and Mary Alice explore LA and consider opening a Charm City in the West.
