Ace of Cakes

Usually I don't watch TV. If I do, it's either the Caps game or whatever my siblings happen to be watching. However, this weekend I am at a friend's house, and she is a Food Network junkie. We've been watching different programs, and she was kind enough to instruct me on which ones are the best. She likes Dinner: Impossible, the one with the lady who makes Italian food, and, of course, Ace of Cakes. 

For those who don't know, Ace of Cakes is about a cake decorating company. They decorate cakes for special events. I think it's the coolest thing to come along on TV since... hockey? I only saw one episode, but I think this is going to be my new obsession. 

I'm so jealous of what they do on Ace of Cakes. It combines two of my favorite things: baking and art. It really is art what they do. Would you be able to make a little fireman holding a ring on top of a cake for someone who wants to ask his girlfriend to marry him? I wish I could. I can barely make a cake look presentable if it involves frosting. I am a pretty good baker, but I just can't figure out how to frost a cake properly. I always end up getting crumbs in the frosting. Maybe I should go apprentice to Charm City Cakes, the place where they shoot the show.. they're based in Baltimore! (Another good reason to go there: Chef Duff, the head of the company, has a cute 14 year old nephew who helps out sometimes!!) 

For those who are interested: Charm City Cakes, their website. I'd suggest going through the gallery- their cakes are AMAZING! 

(For the opposite effect, check this out- CakeWrecks. These are how your cake ISN'T supposed to turn out!)