Extreme Cake Makers

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  • TV-G
  • 2017
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.6  (45)

Extreme Cake Makers is a thrilling TV show on Cooking Channel that showcases the talents of some of the most skilled cake artists in Britain. From simple birthday cakes to intricate wedding cakes, the skilled artists on this show are capable of creating awe-inspiring masterpieces that push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Each episode of Extreme Cake Makers is dedicated to following one baker or team of bakers as they work on a challenging cake project. Over the course of several days, viewers get an inside look at the immense planning, preparation, and execution involved in creating these fantastic cakes. Perhaps the most striking aspect of the show is the sheer diversity of cakes that the artists create. One episode might feature a cake shaped like a Greek column, complete with intricate carvings and details. Another might showcase a cake that looks like a disco ball, with sparkling icing and tiny mirrors. There have even been cakes based on beloved characters from popular franchises like Doctor Who and Alice in Wonderland. The show's host, Rufus Hound, is a beloved British comedian known for his quick wit and charming personality. He adds an extra layer of entertainment to the show, keeping viewers engaged and laughing with his funny commentary and reactions to the cakes. Hound is also incredibly knowledgeable about baking and often asks insightful questions about the artists' creative processes. One thing that sets Extreme Cake Makers apart from other baking shows is the intense level of detail that goes into each cake. Many of the cakes featured on the show involve intricate sculpting, painting, and decoration that require a high degree of skill and patience. Viewers are often left in awe as they watch the artists transform raw ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter into elaborate works of art. One of the most impressive aspects of the show is the way in which the artists use cutting-edge technology to enhance their creations. Many of the cakes feature electronic components, such as LEDs, motors, and speakers, that allow them to move, light up, or play music. Some of the artists also use 3D printing and CNC routers to create custom molds and shapes for their cakes. Throughout the series, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the artists' creative processes. They learn about the tools and techniques that the artists use to achieve their incredible results. They also get a sense of the intense pressure and time constraints that the artists face as they work to complete their cakes. Another thing that makes Extreme Cake Makers so captivating is the way in which the show highlights the personalities and backstories of the artists. Each baker has a unique style and approach to baking, and viewers get to see how their personal experiences and passions inform their work. Some of the bakers are self-taught, while others come from prestigious culinary schools. Some are veterans of the baking industry, while others are relatively new to the field. Overall, Extreme Cake Makers is an exciting and engaging show that showcases the incredible talent and creativity of British cake artists. Whether you're a fan of baking shows or not, this series is sure to draw you in with its stunning visuals, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable personalities. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves food, art, or simply being amazed.

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Episode 26
26. Episode 26
October 5, 2018
It's full speed ahead for Rosie with a vintage car cake for an 80th birthday party, that must replicate the recipient's beloved Bentley Speed Six, as well as reference Le Mans 24 Hour Car Race, as a nod to the car's winning streak in the 1920s. Suzanne keeps it in the family as she attempts to defy gravity with a cake in the shape of a tube of paint, to celebrate her cousin's new exhibition opening. Christine and Phil tackle a very personal African inspired bake, as Christine's invited to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with an intricate tiered cake to celebrate her old school's unique involvement in this spectacular event.
Episode 25
25. Episode 25
October 4, 2018
Lancashire based cake maker Molly proves 'that's the way to do it' when she makes a one and a half-foot wide replica Punch and Judy cake, complete with stage, striped awning and a full cast of edible characters as a special surprise for a puppeteer. Suzanne creates a towering five tier white on white intricate hand piped wedding cake with an unusual peplum shaped base. Phil and Christine tackle another challenging bake as they create a picture perfect working projector cake, full of personal memories to celebrate one couple's 25th wedding anniversary and joint 50th birthdays.
Episode 24
24. Episode 24
October 3, 2018
The gloves are off as Dunstable baker Karisha tackles a boxing themed cake for a charity event, which sees her making two fully edible boxing gloves set in a fondant boxing ring. Molly attempts a deep sea sponge with a giant squid birthday cake for a 10-year-old girl. Phil and Christine make an astonishing solar eclipse wedding cake, that includes a hand painted image of Mount Rushmore and two intertwined willow trees decorated with 4000 hand piped royal icing leaves!
Episode 23
23. Episode 23
October 2, 2018
Essex baker Eloise creates a two-foot high edible slot machine for a surprise 90th birthday party, complete with a personalised message, flashing lights and a working coin slot
Episode 22
22. Episode 22
October 1, 2018
Phil and Christine tackle a technically challenging bake with multiple moving parts for a Thunderbird 2 cake, while Suzanne channels the 1980s with a dance floor cake for a hospice
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
September 28, 2018
Lancashire cake maker Rosie battles to stay on track with a replica steam engine cake, with a working track and an intricately decorated engine, it's surrounded by an edible country landscape, complete with a fully functioning model train. Eloise uses nature as her inspiration for a stunning wedding cake, decorating the four foot tall beauty with hundreds of handcrafted edible flowers. And Molly's away with the fairies for a first birthday cake, where she sets herself the challenge of hand sculpting over 40 items, including a fairy's tea party inside the hollowed out tree.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
September 27, 2018
Molly turns to the silver screen to bring a touch of glamour to a 100th birthday celebration. Her creation steals the limelight, with a hand painted 1940s style image of birthday girl Mary staring in her own 100 years movie. Rosie also takes a trip to the movies for her stunning Bollywood dancer cake. Containing 13 kilos of chocolate orange cake and 30 kilos of fondant, the masterpiece takes a whopping six days to make. Eloise heads west with a Canadian tepee wedding cake. Standing three feet high, the cake is covered in hand painted native North American designs.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
September 26, 2018
London cake artist Nastassja gets her groove on with a spectacular exploding champagne bottle birthday cake, made from 20 sponges covered in black buttercream topped with fizzing champagne made from gelatine bubbles. East meets west as Suzanne is asked to make an extravagant pink wedding cake complete with a hand-painted stunning marbled effect. The cultural union of the bride and groom is captured by an English rose and two Indian elephants. Meanwhile, Molly creates a hockey bag cake that sums up the birthday girl's love for hockey and snowboarding and even includes a modelled beagle, all hiding in a deliciously decadent chocolate sponge.
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
September 25, 2018
Cake engineering boundaries are pushed as Suzanne's birthday cake for a very special 12-year-old hangs in the balance - only a 25 kilo, two foot wide masterpiece will do! Phil and Christine grapple with a tiered forest of poplar trees. Inspired by the location, their cherry flavoured tiers are held aloft by white fondant tree trunks and adorned in more than 700 handmade petal paste leaves, all topped off with festival lighting. Ben tackles an 'S' shaped Chinese dragon with 200 individually applied fondant scales, spines and whiskers.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
September 24, 2018
Lancashire baker Molly attempts a mammoth build with a 100 kilo life-sized baby elephant that uses 49 kilos of fondant! Phil and Christine capture the nautical charm of a prestigious hotel for its 20th anniversary, including mosaic tiles, sting ray lights - and even the hotel's classic sailing boat. Ben makes a birthday boy see double with his one and half foot high cheeky caricature cake. Sculpted from vanilla cake, it's covered in three kilos of skilfully airbrushed fondant.
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
September 21, 2018
Phil and Christine make a stunning three-foot-long, life-like swimming turtle cake. Ben is asked to make a working windmill cake. And Karisha tackles a challenging Hula Girl cake
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
September 20, 2018
Karisha aims high with a hot air balloon cake with a suspended basket, Molly makes a staggering Hawaiian themed tropical bar, and Ben sculpts a stunning vintage Mini wedding cake
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
September 19, 2018
Molly makes a hand-painted giraffe cake from gluten-free vanilla sponge. Ben creates a two-foot-wide scale model motorbike, and Nastassja takes on her tallest commission to date
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
September 18, 2018
Nastassja makes a spiral cake from salted caramel, mango and passion fruit sponge. Molly bakes a fudge cake for Blackburn Hospital. Eloise attempts her first animal creation
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
September 17, 2018
Rosie preps a three-foot-long cake to look part dragon and part boat. Nastassja takes on an intricately decorated time piece cake, and Karisha faces a tricky balancing act
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
September 14, 2018
Cake makers Phil and Christine must work their magic to create not just a fairy tale cake, but a whole enchanted landscape. Eloise tackles an 18th birthday cake that's just the ticket with a tube train cake. And Michelle marks a medical milestone.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
September 13, 2018
Molly sculpts a great white shark cake, while Nastassja makes a sea urchin for a baby shower. Eloise comes up with a rainbow-coloured take on Chelmsford Town Hall for Essex Pride.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
September 12, 2018
Cake artist Michelle makes a life-sized Koala cake, including 12 layers of vanilla sponge, finished with edible fondant fur and fluffy ears.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
September 11, 2018
Michelle must build big to impress a retiring architect with a cake model of his last project, creating a design from vanilla sponge, sandwiched with buttercream.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
September 10, 2018
Karisha heads to Blenheim Palace to attempt a 10ft-tall wedding cake, Rosie creates a bouncy castle wrapped in fondant and Eloise makes a London double-decker bus birthday cake.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
September 7, 2018
Eloise is moving heaven and earth for her latest commission. Molly dabbles in fiery fondant for a St George's day dragon cake. And Karisha needs 2000 sugar flowers.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
September 6, 2018
Phil and Christine tackle a puzzling bake as they attempt a giant jigsaw. Suzanne goes off kilter with a wonky castle cake. Ben battles to keep his tractor birthday cake on road.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
September 5, 2018
Phil and Christine go wild with a bathing baby hippo for Penzance's Mazey Day Festival. Eloise has a double challenge for a baby shower. Molly makes afternoon tea with a twist.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
September 4, 2018
Rosie is caught on the hop with a running man birthday cake for a friend. Molly's set the mammoth job of creating a Gothic wedding cake. Phil and Christine get green-fingered.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
September 3, 2018
Karisha's creating an edible assault course with a working zip wire. Molly makes a splash with a three foot-wide floating duckling cake. Rosie goes retro with a Space Hopper cake.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
September 2, 2018
Former helicopter pilot Rosie battles to create a trio of teddy bears for Armed Forces Day. Nastassja's feathers are ruffled as she produces a flamboyant hanging flamingo cake
Description

Extreme Cake Makers is a thrilling TV show on Cooking Channel that showcases the talents of some of the most skilled cake artists in Britain. From simple birthday cakes to intricate wedding cakes, the skilled artists on this show are capable of creating awe-inspiring masterpieces that push the boundaries of creativity and imagination.

Each episode of Extreme Cake Makers is dedicated to following one baker or team of bakers as they work on a challenging cake project. Over the course of several days, viewers get an inside look at the immense planning, preparation, and execution involved in creating these fantastic cakes.

Perhaps the most striking aspect of the show is the sheer diversity of cakes that the artists create. One episode might feature a cake shaped like a Greek column, complete with intricate carvings and details. Another might showcase a cake that looks like a disco ball, with sparkling icing and tiny mirrors. There have even been cakes based on beloved characters from popular franchises like Doctor Who and Alice in Wonderland.

The show's host, Rufus Hound, is a beloved British comedian known for his quick wit and charming personality. He adds an extra layer of entertainment to the show, keeping viewers engaged and laughing with his funny commentary and reactions to the cakes. Hound is also incredibly knowledgeable about baking and often asks insightful questions about the artists' creative processes.

One thing that sets Extreme Cake Makers apart from other baking shows is the intense level of detail that goes into each cake. Many of the cakes featured on the show involve intricate sculpting, painting, and decoration that require a high degree of skill and patience. Viewers are often left in awe as they watch the artists transform raw ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter into elaborate works of art.

One of the most impressive aspects of the show is the way in which the artists use cutting-edge technology to enhance their creations. Many of the cakes feature electronic components, such as LEDs, motors, and speakers, that allow them to move, light up, or play music. Some of the artists also use 3D printing and CNC routers to create custom molds and shapes for their cakes.

Throughout the series, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the artists' creative processes. They learn about the tools and techniques that the artists use to achieve their incredible results. They also get a sense of the intense pressure and time constraints that the artists face as they work to complete their cakes.

Another thing that makes Extreme Cake Makers so captivating is the way in which the show highlights the personalities and backstories of the artists. Each baker has a unique style and approach to baking, and viewers get to see how their personal experiences and passions inform their work. Some of the bakers are self-taught, while others come from prestigious culinary schools. Some are veterans of the baking industry, while others are relatively new to the field.

Overall, Extreme Cake Makers is an exciting and engaging show that showcases the incredible talent and creativity of British cake artists. Whether you're a fan of baking shows or not, this series is sure to draw you in with its stunning visuals, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable personalities. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves food, art, or simply being amazed.

Extreme Cake Makers is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (75 episodes). The series first aired on May 1, 2017.

Where to Watch Extreme Cake Makers

Extreme Cake Makers is available for streaming on the Cooking Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Extreme Cake Makers on demand at Google Play.

  • Premiere Date
    May 1, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (45)