Most cakes are girly. They usually have flowers and frilly borders that are perfect for events like weddings, showers and kid’s birthday parties. When it comes time for a celebration like Father’s Day, it is difficult to find something masculine enough that will work. Many bakeries offer cakes in the shape of shirts or ties around this time of year, but what dad wants to be reminded of work during his special day?
While searching for a cake that would work for Father’s Day, I found Charm City Cakes, a bakery in Maryland that specializes in custom designed cakes. Owner and Baker, Duff Goldman, studied at the Culinary Institute of America and is also a former graffiti artist with degrees in philosophy and physics. His style of cake decorating reflects his unique background, and his cakes are incredibly fun, creative and appropriate for Dad (and Mom and just about everyone else you know.)
Chef Duff will make any kind of cake you can dream of. He recommends picking out a shape that would really say something about the person the cake is for. 
Some examples that would work for Father’s Day include a Porshe Boxter, golf ball, guitar, pint of Guinness, BLT sandwich, sail boat and a replica of Wrigley Field. He also makes abstract pieces that are perfect for the Dad that can’t be represented by a single object. Once you determine the shape, you’ll be able to choose from a large list of flavors like Bananas Foster, Lemon Poundcake, Smores, Egg Nog, Ginger and Green Tea, Pear Spice, Chocolate Cherry and many, many more that are sure to fit any taste.
At Charm City Cakes your options are limitless. For my dad, I’d would choose something in Milk Chocolate or Pistachio flavor. As for the shape, I’d have to go with a guitar. Or maybe an old Mustang. Or maybe a replica of him on a lounge chair in his favorite spot in Hawaii surrounded by an endless supply of Coke. I’m sure Chef Duff could handle anything I asked for.
Charm City Cakes
www.charmcitycakes.com
410-235-9229
Oooh, those are lovely. For more extravagant desserts, check out Mike’s Amazing Cakes – http://www.mikesamazingcakes.com/. He made an iPod cake for my 30th birthday that turned out beautifully – http://www.jadedwritings.com/NewFiles/cake2.jpg
A close friend had one of Charm City’s cakes for both her wedding and baby shower. They are not only beautiful, but they are extraordinarily delicious. I really don’t like cake very much, and I detest icing, but I ate huge slices of this cake. It was chocolate with peanut butter icing!
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see the deck of cards with the ace of spades and the
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How could I possibly get one of those cakes all the way to Texas? I absolutely love them.
Yeah, they look great, but at $20 per serving, who can afford it? I’d love to get something unique for a family special occasion, but after paying for one of his cakes, there wouldn’t be a penny left for the rest of the party! No thanks!
Hello!!! Seen the show and that is exactly what my future husband wants to do… He is currently in Culinary School for Professional Baking and wants to specialize in cakes… Awesome show… any suggestions for externships??
no matter what anyone thinks about Duff’s prices, you can’t get around the fact that he is very talented, I love the show ace of cakes, and im a little bias because I have a 22 year old son who looks just like him……they could pass for twins….no kidding!!!!!!
I am also an amature cake decorater and have learned alot from just watching his show….I have made the BLT sandwish and a cake that looks like a plate of spaghetti and meatballs…..of course I can’t make some of his more elaborate cakes, but the talent that he and his staff have is something to be appreciated….for Duff it may be all about the cakes, for me its all about the talent they have and I have taped every episode and looking forward to the fourth season……Duff rules!!!!
I have to say…these cakes are amazing. My aunt had a party and we got hers from ACE OF CAKES. It was good but these cakes are amazing! I am graduating this year, and plan to get one from here.
hey you guys make da best cakes ever 4 my sweet sixteen i am goin to you guys for my cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!