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If 'reality' shows are going to be scripted, then it is time for an honest to goodness creative show with real actors. I could see a sitcom about a bakery...using a lot of stories from REAL bakers as inspiration. You could show all the nightmare situations plus whatever personal story lines are going on. I think the reason I like Ace of Cakes is not so much the cakes, but the people on the show and their genuine affection for each other and some of the things they say to each other and on camera. An imaginative well written scripted show would be something I would watch! And maybe in one of the episodes deal with stupid people who think cakes are cheap. It could work! Are there any good writers anymore out in Hollywoodland? Because the bad ones are all writing for 'reality' shows! Ok...who do I call to get this done?
I agree 
Let's say it's all scripted. The styrofoam stuff didn't really go to a customer and neither did the cupcake dog thingy (I don't have cable so I didn't see it.) It is completely irresponsible for the producers of the show to let people assume this all really happened.
I guess I'm in the minority here, because I liked the show.
I watched for all of three minutes.I made it to the part when they brought out their " best fondant artist"to help with a cupcake the super TALENTED artist rolled out a piece of fondant ( and they explained that fondant by the way is sugar mixed with water???!!!?? 
) then she proceeds to cut a dog out of the fondant with a cutter and throws it on top of a cupcake!!!! Well if that's what they consider a talented fondant artist, then myself & many others on here should be nominated for some kind of fondant noble prize 
!!!!!! Needless to say I will NOT be watching this show again,I honestly wish I could get those three minutes of my life back!!! Awful Show 
WOW! My daughter and I missed it, because it looked so cute. Guess we'll catch the repeat, just to see the hype! LOL
I'm sick of shows that make people out to be klutzs and nimrods but yet they are smart enough to figure out how to start a business of that magnitud.
When you've invested that kind of money into something, you're just a little more protective and "street smarts" than what is being depicted on the screen.
I'm sorry but I have to respectfully disagree. From personal experience I have known 3 business owner's that if you met them you would be amazed they could tie their own shoes never mind own/run a business. These people had family money and were basically given their businesses and family and friends clean up their messes. So I would definitely say that 90% of business owners are quite competent and intelligent, those other 10% are not Mensa candidates
Sounds like I should hit the delete button, I have not watched my TiVo'd episodes yet. . . I saw a preview on TLC and it bored me so thanks for the heads up, I'll save my time.
Cake shows are great for us but I could do without the scripted drama. I don't expect a hands-on thing but honestly most of them are nothing special so far. . .
Not only did they give us the secret ingredient, they gave us a lovely demo on how to achieve the signature swirl.....now all I need is a bankroll and I am on my way to having a big successful company where I can have my mommee screw up the cupcakes and bring her dog in to shed on my food.
No wonder people think that it is no big deal to call you the night before a birthday and ask you to make a cake. These people would like us to believe they made a 1000 cupcakes twice in one weekend, on top of it being their busiest weekend of the year, and they had time to go to the big event and hang out, while the poor swirl lady had to ice all 25000 cupcakes herself cause noone else there knew how to work an icing bag.
I would love to watch a show that had a realistic view of what the cake business is like, and also educate people on how much time and energy go into it.
Wow, am I ever happy that you all feel the same! DC Cupcakes was an absolute JOKE! 
...but I was not surprised after seeing the commercials! Oh, what a tragedy, they must train more people on the `signature swirl`or their business will collapse! ...talk about fake drama! Not only that, but did anyone notice how the icing bag MAGICALLY got a hole in it when the guy attempted to make the swirl!! ...this is the worst yet in terms of cake shows! Cake boss has some set up scene (like when the cake completely collapsed down the stairs... obviously there was no support system attaching all layers together.. something an experienced decorator would never forget!)
...anyways, I know it won`t be on long with these first few episodes, I hope non-cake-people can see what we all see! I will never tune in again! 
Cake reality are for peoplie who want the drama etc not ones who know what actually go into the real thing. If you don't know any better, but enjoy yhe craziness or drama it would probably work. When does it air? I would watch it once just to see how unrealistic it is. Look at what Duff from Ace of Cakes has accomplished, his own line of products w/an outrageous price because they have his name on it. To much drama for me. Boy, aren't we critical. LOL
Cake reality are for peoplie who want the drama etc not ones who know what actually go into the real thing. If you don't know any better, but enjoy yhe craziness or drama it would probably work. When does it air? I would watch it once just to see how unrealistic it is. Look at what Duff from Ace of Cakes has accomplished, his own line of products w/an outrageous price because they have his name on it. To much drama for me. Boy, aren't we critical. LOL
I disagree with this... I watched the first episode with my boyfriend (who knows nothing about cakes or cupcakes) and he even thought it was ridiculously set up and cheesy. Not only that, but the main characters don`t seem to have aaany redeeming qualities. If people want drama... the should watch The Hills!
I like Ace of Cakes because the people are pretty offbeat and I love Cake Boss because they are SO Italian and I should know because my in-laws are exactly that way! Yes, I heard them say they sell 25,000 cupcakes on Valentine's weekend- that's over $50,000 in cupcakes and honestly, their work area didn't look like it could handle that many. For me, I would never stand in a line around the block for cupcakes- I've only stood in a line that long for Beatles tickets back in the day and maybe for the first Star Wars movie. Anyways- the show was a bit disappointing to say the least.
I have to admit I had higher hopes for this show. I only saw the last part of the dog episode and, well, it was disappointing. First of all, her chocolate cupcakes were atrocious - sunken without a good dome. Then all the dog drama and the dog getting in the van etc. I'm all for animals but did she even wash her hands after petting the dog? ugh! And then the fake talking to the camera. It sounded like she was reading off a teleprompter and poorly at that. Well I'll go back and watch the first episode if it repeats but I doubt I will follow this one - it looked as bad as cupcake wars - which was awful.
Boy, oh boy. I see that I am not alone. I watched both episodes and agree that the signature swirl drama was a joke. It was going to mean the demise of the business if somebody didn't pick up this difficult technique ASAP. Really--that's your signature? All you need is a doggonne piping bag with a coupler. What's so special about that? The conversations amongst the sisters and staff seemed so unnatural and totally scripted. And the dog? C'mon! I just took the freakin' ServSafe course for safe food handling and I'm pretty sure a big DON'T is having a dog around cupcakes you are delivering or to have said dog in the "lab" where you box and ship orders. That was totally for TV. No way did they deliver the dog hair infused cupcakes. LOL.
I've been doing a "signature swirl" for years....where's my show
I'm sorry but I have to respectfully disagree. From personal experience I have known 3 business owner's that if you met them you would be amazed they could tie their own shoes never mind own/run a business. These people had family money and were basically given their businesses and family and friends clean up their messes. So I would definitely say that 90% of business owners are quite competent and intelligent, those other 10% are not Mensa candidates
I have had the opposite experience. I have worked with several family owned companies, or small retail stores. I continue to be amazed that these people are business owners. They are flying by the seat of their pants, have no experience whatsoevah, make all sorts of stupid decisions, no business plan, no lawyer, the neighbor who helps with the books, etc. and yet still opened a business.
Bascially they all took that "a dollar and a dream" lottery logo and opened a shop. After all these years only one went under.
Every single time I meet one of these types, my husband and I just think if they can do it we can do it. Then we actually do a business plan and crunch numbers and figure out ROI and don't.
So I'm not surprised at all at the personality coming across from these girls.
If you watch in the background and don't pay attention to the drama (I actually fast forwarded through the non store parts), you actually learn a lot - of both what to do and what not to do.
And I know it's just me, but those Hobart mixers fascinate me, especially the humongous ones. 
Boy, oh boy. I see that I am not alone. I watched both episodes and agree that the signature swirl drama was a joke. It was going to mean the demise of the business if somebody didn't pick up this difficult technique ASAP. Really--that's your signature? All you need is a doggonne piping bag with a coupler. What's so special about that?
I believe that segment was to show how much of a control freak the one sister was. If she can't let go of that one little thing, it will be her down fall.
And remember, most of you on here have a lot of experience under your belt. I have been taking classes since April and I am now much better at piping than I ever, ever was. And that is from having an instructor there to guide me on how to hold the bag, the pressure sensitivity, etc. If you look at it with beginner eyes and remember how it was the very first time you picked up an icing bag, it would be easier to understand how difficult a simple swirl would be at first. Boy, I remember some messes I did just trying to do a swirl like that when I first picked up a bag. I had the attitude of how hard can this be. Phhhht - harder than I thought!
No more defending this show from me. And I hope this isn't coming across as defending their actions. I just wanted to give a perspective from a beginner's eyes.
Haha.....the signature swirl was really funny. I am going to have my own signature swirl too...1m piping
Hahaha. I love it Hopefully if you ever have a large order and need help with it, you'll find someone talented enough to help and learn how to do it. I know it's so hard that only 3 people in their shop can do it correctly. 
The part I found funny was that they have this big bakery,and they were using tiny bottles of Wilton color to color the icing for the Mardi Gras cupcakes!!
Oh yeah, and they totally did not know how to get the BC not to be bitter. But they use vinegar in their red velvet cupcakes Hmm. I think it was scripted with some bad acting.
I'm in butter cream heaven! It's so nice to know I'm not alone in my opinion of these shows. I can't tell you how many people ask me for a cake with 2 days notice, and these are folks I work with at my full time office job. And did anyone catch "The Bakery Bunch"? More drama than cake, I don't know how they stay in business. Ironically, I just posted a blog about these shows this morning.
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