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Ace of Cakes is an American reality television show that aired on the Food Network from 2006-2011. The show features the daily operations of Charm City Cakes, a custom cake shop located in Baltimore, Maryland, and its owner cake artist, Duff Goldman, his team, and his various celebrity clients.

Duff's team, sometimes referred to as "Milk" (because Goldman is lactose intolerant), includes his assistant baker and best friend Geoff Manthorne, his pastry chef and friend Mary Alice Yeskey, his head cake decorator Anna Ellison, and many others. The show also frequently features guests from other food and entertainment media, such as Andrew Zimmern from Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods and Food Network's Iron Chef Cat Cora.

Each episode of the show follows Duff and his team as they create custom cakes, ranging from the simple and classic to the bizarre and extreme, for various clients and events. These events range from weddings and birthdays to corporate events and bar mitzvahs. Many of these cakes are made with specific themes, such as a shark cake for the Discovery Channel's Shark Week or a giant cheeseburger cake for a burger restaurant opening.

Throughout the episodes, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily lives of the Charm City Cakes staff, as well as the intricate and sometimes stressful process of creating custom cakes. The process often involves brainstorming creative ideas, constructing intricate cake structures, and frequently dealing with last-minute challenges and setbacks.

One of the unique aspects of Ace of Cakes is the perception of the cakes as works of art. The cakes are not only crafted with taste in mind but also with creative design that can often take weeks to months to finalize. Once posted on the shop's website, the cakes become a tourist attraction, allowing Charm City Cake to penetrate the market beyond the region.

The show was a hit for the Food Network and attracted a large following, thanks to its unique combination of food and art. Ace of Cakes provided an intimate look into the life of a custom cake artist and the challenges that come with creating exactly what clients want. The show also gave an insight into the process of creating large-scale desserts for high-profile clients.

Overall, Ace of Cakes is a fascinating look into the world of custom cake making, and one that will satisfy both dessert lovers and art enthusiasts alike. While the show has since gone off the air, it remains a classic Food Network show and a favorite of many.

Ace of Cakes is a series that is currently running and has 10 seasons (118 episodes). The series first aired on August 17, 2006.