Ep 9. Doggonest Cake Ever Made

Dog lovers rejoice! In season 1, episode 9 of Ridiculous Cakes, we witness the creation of the "Doggonest Cake Ever Made," an over-the-top cake designed to look like man's best friend.

The episode kicks off with cake artist Karen breaking down the inspiration behind the cake. She shares that her client constantly gushes about their beloved dog and wanted to celebrate their furry friend's birthday in the grandest way possible. Karen can relate to the love for canines and takes on the challenge with glee.

As with any cake on Ridiculous Cakes, the first step is sketching a design. Karen's cake will be a life-size 3D replica of the client's dog, a large golden retriever. Karen walks us through the process of taking measurements of the pooch and scaling them up to cake size.

With the design sketched out, it's time to start baking. Karen and her team spend hours baking vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet cakes in sheets and rounds, which they then carve and stack to create the details of the dog's face and body. Karen explains that different flavors and textures of cake help add depth and interest to the final product.

Next up is the crucial step of carving and shaping the cake. Karen and her team use a combination of saws, knives, and dental tools to sculpt the various parts of the dog's face and body. They work patiently to ensure each detail is perfectly executed. The cake is large and heavy, so they need to be careful not to damage it as they move it around.

Once the basic shape is complete, it's time to add the texture and fur details. Karen shows us how she achieves a realistic fur texture on the dog's face by using a piping bag with a grass tip. This technique creates tiny little spikes of frosting that mimic the look of fur. To create longer fur on the dog's body, Karen uses a special rolling pin to imprint a fur pattern onto sheets of marshmallow fondant. The sheets are then carefully placed onto the cake and shaped to fit the contours of the dog's body.

The final touches are what really make the cake come to life. Karen adds edible paint to give the eyes and nose a realistic shine and texture. She also adds a collar made of fondant and a tag with the dog's name. The cake is finished off with a large balloon tied to its tail, adding a whimsical touch to the lifelike creation.

Finally, the moment of truth arrives as Karen and her team present the cake to the client and their dog. The reaction is priceless as the dog excitedly sniffs the cake and seems amazed by the likeness to itself. The client is overjoyed and thanks Karen and her team for creating such a memorable and special cake.

Overall, this episode of Ridiculous Cakes is a heartwarming celebration of the love between humans and their furry friends. Karen's passion for cake artistry shines through as she creates a cake that brings so much joy to one lucky dog and their family. Whether you're a dog lover or just a fan of incredible cake art, this episode is sure to delight.