Ridiculous Cakes

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  • TV-G
  • 2018
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.2  (25)

Ridiculous Cakes is a television show that airs on the Food Network. The first season debuted in 2018 and runs for 30 minutes per episode. This quirky and fun-filled show is hosted by the legendary Alton Brown, along with co-host Kate Sullivan. Bronwen Weber, a renowned pastry chef known for her exceptional cake decoration skills, also features prominently in the show.

The show follows some of the most skilled cake decorators across the United States as they create some of the most bizarre and unique cakes ever made. From a life-sized replica of a train to a gigantic burger cake, the contestants push their creativity to the limits to create the most outrageous cakes.

Each episode of Ridiculous Cakes features a different theme, from weddings to birthdays to Halloween, and the contestants are given just a few hours to create their masterpieces. In the end, the contestants' cakes are judged based on their level of creativity and the difficulty of creating the cakes. The judges, including Bronwen Weber, Alton Brown, and other renowned pastry chefs, also assess the cakes based on their taste and texture.

The show provides its viewers with an impressive display of artistry and creativity in cake decoration. The contestants employ a vast array of techniques such as using fondants, airbrushing, sugar sculptures, and sculpting cakes to create their masterpieces. The show highlights the immense skill and talent required to create these intricate and complex cakes.

One of the unique features of the show is the way the contestants work together to bring their visions to life. They rely on each other to implement their ideas and lend a helping hand when needed. While some contestants are working with fondant, others might be carving or sculpting their cakes, demonstrating that there is more than one way to make an excellent cake.

From beginner bakers to professional pastry chefs, the contestants are diverse and come from all walks of life. A few talented home bakers even get to showcase their skills in the series, inspiring viewers at home to try their hand at cake decoration.

Overall, Ridiculous Cakes is a light-hearted and entertaining show that provides viewers with a glimpse into the exciting world of cake decoration. The show’s hosts, Alton Brown and Kate Sullivan, and judge Bronwen Weber bring an irresistible charm that keeps audiences hooked. Through their commentary and insights, viewers can learn a lot about the art and science of cake decoration. The fact that they do all this amid the ticking clock creates a high-stress, race against time environment, which is part of what makes the show so exhilarating.

All in all, Ridiculous Cakes is a show that is easy to watch and a lot of fun. The show is perfect for food enthusiasts of all ages, providing an amusing and insightful look at how intricate and awe-inspiring cakes are made. The contestants’ skill, dedication, and creativity on display in each episode are nothing short of exceptional, making it easy to understand why they are among the best in the business.

Ridiculous Cakes is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on January 1, 2018.

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Seasons
Crazy Christmas Cakes
15. Crazy Christmas Cakes
December 1, 2018
It's time to deck the halls with outrageous cakes that celebrate the holiday season! One elaborate cake is inspired by the world-famous decorated windows at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, and an ugly sweater party cake floats.
I Do, Times Two
14. I Do, Times Two
January 16, 2019
One cake artist must deliver two oversized wedding cakes to two different weddings on the same day, and a baker creates a cake you can "wear" for a fashion designer's party.
A Knight's Tale
13. A Knight's Tale
January 15, 2019
One cake artist faces an epic battle to deliver a king-sized cake to Medieval Times. A motorcycle cake actually motors, and an animal sanctuary takes a walk on the sweet side.
Cake Overboard!
12. Cake Overboard!
January 15, 2019
While one cake artist makes an unusual wedding cake that is shipshape, literally, a cake for a stylish client could be a fashion faux pas. A gardener's dream cake comes complete with dirt you can eat.
Out of This World
10. Out of This World
August 20, 2018
It's a close encounter of the sweet kind when a bride and groom order an outer space-themed wedding cake. A popular toy company gets a tasty tribute for an anniversary event, and a saxophone cake plays sweet tunes for a performing arts high school.
It's a Cake!
9. It's a Cake!
August 13, 2018
A cake celebrating Superman becomes one cake artist's kryptonite. One baker makes a hot cake for a cool wedding in Las Vegas, and a cake that explodes with candy is a sweet surprise.
Till Death Do Us Part
8. Till Death Do Us Part
July 30, 2018
An nontraditional bride and groom take the vow "till death do us part" literally when they order a skeleton cake for their wedding. A young man's bar mitzvah cake is a home run, and one bakery makes some moves when they put hydraulics on a car cake.
Pretty Ponies
7. Pretty Ponies
July 30, 2018
My Little Pony comes to life in cake for one lucky girl's horse-themed birthday party. A cake proves to be a real bear for a Portland cake artist, and things could get messy when another cake artist uses only buttercream to decorate a cake.
Don't Mess With Texas
6. Don't Mess With Texas
July 23, 2018
A cake artist goes around and around with an elaborate carousel cake, while a Texas-sized cake experiences a crash just hours before delivery. An elaborate cake featuring a life-size snake charms the birthday girl.
It's Vegas, Baby
5. It's Vegas, Baby
July 23, 2018
It will take a cake artist more than luck to deliver a wedding cake worthy of the famed Vegas strip. A cake inspired by music hits a high note, and it's not as simple as black and white when sculpting a penguin out of cake for a child's birthday.
Pinball Wizard
4. Pinball Wizard
July 16, 2018
A cake artist crafts an impressive pinball machine cake that can actually be played. Torrential rains threaten a nearly 6-foot-tall ostrich cake, and things get sticky when a client orders a gumbo cake for his restaurant anniversary.
30th Anniversary of Shark Week
3. 30th Anniversary of Shark Week
July 16, 2018
The best way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Shark Week is with a 4-foot-tall cake, of course. The hunt for Big Foot leads to a sweet encounter for a Seattle cake artist, and forget the fondant -- this entire cake is decorated with only buttercream frosting.
Sink or Swim
2. Sink or Swim
July 9, 2018
A rustic-chic wedding calls for a towering cake topped with life-size antlers. A cake artist tries to make 25 pounds of cake look and float like a turtle, and an oversize alien head could send a UFO-themed cake crashing to Earth.
Trolls Cake
1. Trolls Cake
July 9, 2018
A cake artist encounters some hair-raising challenges while taking a Troll from the big screen to a cake. An edible tribute to an artist has to be picture-perfect, and a Coney Island cake takes a New York City artist on a wild ride.
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Where to Watch Ridiculous Cakes
Ridiculous Cakes is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ridiculous Cakes on demand at Food Network, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (25)