TLC’s New Ultimate Cake Off

TLC has a new show for foodies. The show called, Ultimate Cake Off, pits teams of cake artists against each other in each episode for a $10,000 prize. I’m already a fan of TLC’s Cake Boss, when I can wrangle the remote from my husband and my son.

I love to decorate cakes myself, although I’m not near the level of these competitors. I think that makes it even more exciting to watch them go through their trials, and mistakes and after 9 hours come out with gorgeous cakes. I sit on the edge of my seat worrying with them about whether their cake is going to hold, or crumble.
Each episode pits three  cake artists against each other. The three competitors meet with their client, who sets the scene for the cake they’re going to create. Events range from the opening of a new shark exhibit at the Long Beach Aquarium to Legoland’s 10th birthday to the July 4th Celebration at the Reagan Library. The competitors only have nine hours to complete their cakes. The cakes must be at least five feet tall.

The cakes must also be creative enough to wow  the client and take the prize. The contestants also face two mini-challenges – a skills test and a taste test. The winner of the challenges could gain the ultimate advantage: being able to sit out another team for 30 minutes.

TLC held a sneak peak at the Ultimate Cake Off on August 3rd, and the show will premiere in it’s regular weekly timespot on Monday, August 31st at 10pm EST.

Here’s a short Ultimate Cake Off teaser if you missed the August 3 premiere.

Images courtesy of TLC.