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Buddy Valastro's family-owned business, Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., is booming, and it's bound to get even busier after viewers get an inside look at how Buddy and his family produce thousands of wedding cakes, specialty cakes and pastries every week.
Days after Hurricane Sandy, Buddy and the crew are still without electricity. They have to decorate their cakes in near darkness, but for how long?
Ahoy mateys! It's all hands on deck when Buddy and the team create a pirate themed cake. Plus, Buddy gets ready to open a new bakery in Connecticut.
Buddy has to convince his momma that after 100 years it is time to give Carlo's a timely facelift, so he cooks up a plan to sweeten the deal.
Angela, the owner of a Brazilian restaurant, pays a visit to Carlo's to find out if Buddy's team can bake a carnival cake that can match her vibrant parties.
Buddy navigates the tricky task of making a birthday cake for twins who couldn't be more different. Plus, he makes a giant sand castle cake.
Buddy makes a yummy life-size wedding dress cake for a local bridal shop. Meanwhile, Buddy creates colourful cakes for a cake smash photo shoot.
Things quickly get out-of-hand when Buddy fills an order for an ice-fishing cake. Meanwhile, an important client requests a naked cake and Buddy is not impressed.
Buddy attempts to craft cake cacti for the New York Botanical Gardens. Meanwhile, Mauro and Madeline's son Buddy learns to drive.
It's a dumpling feast for the eyes when Buddy makes a cake for a New York food tour company. He then creates an iconic motorcycle jacket out of cake.
The juices get flowing when Buddy and the team go for a consultation at a butchers and take a slab of inspiration home for lunch.
The guys make a beer cake for a local Oktoberfest celebration. Plus, the hospital where all four Valastro kids were born has a special cake order.
A pizzeria is turning 110 and they need a cake worthy of the huge milestone. Plus, Buddy's sister takes an order for a cake covered in small flowers.
Buddy makes a spy cake for a gaming convention in Las Vegas. Plus, Mauro's little brother and one of the Carlo's decorators are getting married.
Buddy is asked to make a cake recreation of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. Meanwhile, Buddy's sister tries to stop the feud between Ashley and Paul.
A long-time customer's family farm wants a harvest themed cake to kick off the fall season. And Mauro gets some shocking news and must undergo surgery.
Ashley and Buddy go head-to-head on a fire and ice cake challenge. A survivor of an accident makes a special request for a cake to the heroes that saved his life.
It's been a rollercoaster at the bakery this week. Buddy is honoured when he's asked to make a cake for Academy Award winners Common and John Legend.
The crew crafts a cake for a local winery, and Buddy decides he's going to make his own wine! Plus, a client comes in with a request for a life-size piano cake!
Mauro bakes a replica Brandenburg Gate for the German Embassy's party - can he impress the VIP guest? Plus, Ralph builds a gold Buddha statue.
Buddy is asked to make a glow-in-the-dark cake. Later, a family asks for a specialty cake on the spot, but with limited supplies, will he be able to deliver?
Buddy goes global when he is asked to make a Merlion, the mythical beast that's half lion, half fish for Singapore's 50th birthday.
Buddy is asked to make a cake that pops out from inside another cake. Later, he makes a cake for a dodgeball team celebrating their latest victory.
Buddy and the guys are feeling rather sophisticated as they make a cake for a couple of expats celebrating the upcoming birth of the royal baby, Charlotte.
Buddy makes a storybook cake for the Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center. Plus, the guys help a gymnastics team with a farewell cake.
It's Halloween in Hoboken and Buddy and co brave a haunted house for a consultation, and Frankie's coffin prank on Gabby nearly scares her to death!
After months of hard work, a blizzard threatens to delay the grand opening of Carlo's Bakery. Meanwhile, Mary takes an order for an action figure volcano cake.
Buddy creates a cake for the Tribeca Film Festival with a popcorn-flavoured filling. Plus, a long-time customer returns to place a special order.
Buddy learns of Ralph's secret life when he is asked to make a cake of a mythical griffin. Plus, Buddy creates a worldly cake for foreign exchange students.
Buddy creates a massive yummy Easter basket cake for a local charity. Meanwhile, Momma returns home for a visit and an all-important check-up.
Buddy builds a tree-inspired wedding cake for two lumberjacks, and a touching consultation with Feeding America moves Buddy to cook for the volunteers.
The crew welcomes spring with a Cherry Blossom cake for a local park. Plus, a student from England claims to make better cannoli than the boss.
Buddy builds a life-size cake for a bodybuilder and is pumping up the flavours as an extra bonus. Mauro goes undercover to help with a surprise marriage proposal.
A mum and daughter need a traditional yet modern cake for a quinceanera party. Plus, a cake that's for the dogs - or at least the dog groomers.
Can Buddy make a life-size snowman cake for a group of pre-schoolers? It's a heart-warming reunion when Buddy's former teacher stops by the bakery.
Buddy is asked to make a submarine cake for the U.S. Navy Ball. But can he make this stealthy submarine pop or will it fall flat to the bottom of the ocean?
A local restaurant is celebrating its anniversary with chicken and waffles. Once Buddy has a taste of this combination he is totally inspired.
Buddy makes a special cake for the Habitat for Humanity's Rebuild Atlantic City Project. Plus, Buddy is getting ready for his Momma's 65th birthday party.
Momma is back from Florida and sees the bakery for the first time since the renovation. Plus, Buddy is honoured to make a cake for the US Navy.
Buddy is asked to make a cake that grows a moustache. Will he be up for the challenge? Later, he attempts to make the perfect First Communion cake for his son Buddy Jr.
A local Little League Association makes a pitch for a huge cake. As the Valastro's love the game- this cake's got to be a home run.
It's all hands and claws on deck as a local marina orders a crab cake to kick off the season. But, there's a catch - they want it to move.
Buddy saddles up to create a giant cake - a cowboy riding a horse for a professional rodeo association. Plus, Buddy has to make a cake for a top-secret celebration.
Buddy agrees to bake Willie Nelson's birthday cake but then realizes he has a date with his wife Lisa on the same night. Will he manage to make both happy?
What happens when the Cake Boss takes a break? When Buddy takes off for a week, the team decides to bring back an old Italian tradition -the social club.
A cake for a family of professional arm wrestlers gives Buddy a chance to flex his baking muscles and Mauro enlists his kids' help to plan a birthday surprise.
Buddy receives a special order: his long-time employee, Nikki, is getting married. But being around cakes for years doesn't mean Nikki knows what she wants.
Next Great Baker Ashley is getting married, and Buddy agrees to make the wedding and groom's cake. Will Buddy be able to deliver the cake of her dreams?
Buddy's making one of his weirdest cakes ever for a man who is like a human garbage disposal when it comes to eating and a couple wants a tow truck wedding cake.
Buddy gets an order for a Low Rider car cake that really bounces and a promoter wants a Coliseum cake. Later, Buddy and the team take a yoga class, Hoboken-style.
Buddy creates a Samurai cake for the 50th anniversary of a New York martial arts school. Also, Buddy makes a patriotic cake for the Mayor of Jersey City.
A couple need a celebratory cake for their party planning business but can't stop fighting over its design; can Buddy save the day? Plus, the boys prank Jay.
Buddy attempts to build a five-tier Bollywood wedding cake packed with special effects lighting; but can he do enough to bedazzle a thousand wedding guests?
Buddy is making a goalie cake for the NHL Draft, to be delivered on live television. A wedding cake is made for a couple celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Buddy celebrates Joe's firefighter promotion by making a fire truck and burning building cake. Later, the team makes a Bocce themed cake for a charity tournament.
A celebrity couple ask Buddy to make them a one of kind cake for their star studded wedding in Mexico. But can Buddy deliver it in time for the ceremony?
As Buddy grapples with increasingly ambitious cake orders, the baking crew's pranking erupts into all-out war; but will anyone dare to trick the boss?
Buddy makes a Cinco De Mayo cake for a local mariachi band's fiesta and a local salon requests a spa inspired cake. But will the results wow the crowd?
Country singer Tim McGraw asks Buddy to create cake as a surprise for a military veteran. Plus, the winner of the Next Great Baker finally starts work at Carlo's.
Buddy is making a replica of Mighty Mike, an alligator at the New Jersey Aquarium. Plus, Momma prepares for a long journey to Israel to receive medical treatment.
Buddy creates a special Rockettes themed cake to celebrate the dance company's 85th anniversary, complete with the famous Radio City Music Hall neon sign.
Buddy makes a cake that has to be delivered in a hot air balloon. Tensions are high in the baking room as Cousin Anthony questions Buddy's authority.
Buddy is asked to make a cake for Spiderman's 50th Anniversary. Plus, the family plans a benefit gala for the Momma Mary Foundation.
The family prepares for Momma Mary's Benefit Gala and Buddy has invited a special performer. Plus, the team is rocked when Hurricane Sandy hits Hoboken.
Buddy takes the bakery gang fishing to get inspiration for a lean mean shark cake. Plus, Buddy has a birthday surprise for Mauro and Madeline.
Buddy is asked to bake a cake that looks like a loo and flushes too. He takes on the job but is it going to stink out his kitchen?
Buddy and four aspiring little bakers bake a "Make-A-Wish" cake. Buddy also plans to wow with a special hot air balloon cake.
Buddy is planning a giant cake for the New York City's annual Columbus Day parade. The cake ends up so big that it needs a forklift to lift it.
Buddy and his team are challenged to bake two cakes. One is for a surprise marriage proposal and one is a special story book cake inspired by his daughter.
Buddy takes on a new baking challenge. He gets a request from two hockey-loving boys who want a full size arcade-style hockey table cake with moving figures.
The crew make a massive cake in celebration of Groundhog Day for Staten Island Chuck. They also receive an unusual request for a girl's birthday party.
The bakery gets a surprise visit from wrestler Santino Marella as he shows off some trademark moves and orders a massive "Road to Wrestlemania" cake.
A fashion designer commissions Buddy to make seven fashion-inspired cakes that models will carry down the runway. But will Buddy be on style?
With an operation imminent, can Buddy bake a spectacular 8-tier cake for a Flower Show and a yummy life-size accountant cake for the tax season celebrations?
Buddy attempts his most difficult cake build to date, crafting giant cake houses to feed 4000 employees at Century 21's 40th anniversary.
Buddy surprises Anthony with a life size DJ set cake, complete with moving turntables and delivers a cake to a medevac unit by helicopter!
Buddy creates a giant Bumblebee cake to promote the movie Transformers 3. Meanwhile, Grace is left in charge of the bakery.
Buddy's bowling themed cake leads to a boys vs. girls bowling match. Plus, Buddy bakes a first communion cake for Sophia.
Buddy is asked to make a cake with real insects as the ingredients, but he won't let bugs into his kitchen! He also makes a cake for a friend in need.
Buddy creates an actual moving go-cart cake. Later, a friend of the family requests a special birthday cake for someone turning 101 years old!
Buddy and the crew make a giant Cheeseburger Cake in honour of National Hamburger Month and a special cake for the American Cancer Society.
Buddy makes a cake that toasts marshmallows with real fire and a friend stops by with a request for a high-tech cake wired by phones and a computer.
Buddy & the crew make a replica cake of a client's prize milking cow that actually milks. Meanwhile Joey and Grace discuss a big decision.
Buddy creates an edible chandelier cake that must hang upside down! Meanwhile, he pulls out all the stops to make Baby Carlo's Christening special.
A couple getting married in a museum request a giant dinosaur cake and Buddy marks his 10th wedding anniversary by proposing to Lisa again.
Buddy makes a cake for the 25th anniversary of The State Fair Meadowlands and Joey and Grace celebrate their son's success.
Buddy teaches talk show host Regis Philbin to decorate cakes. Plus a bride challenges Buddy to make the ultimate cake to celebrate her 50th wedding!
Buddy makes a giant beehive cake complete with real honey! Later, Buddy gets a request from a wife who wants to prank her unsuspecting husband.
Buddy makes a special race car themed cake for racing star Danica Patrick. Plus, Lisa tries to find the perfect dress for her vow renewal.
It is Halloween and Buddy bakes a coffin cake for a ceremony at a cemetery, and he presents a cake on a gurney for an unusual marriage proposal.
A young couple asks Buddy to make them a cake for their Gender Reveal Baby Shower. And will Buddy finally reveal his secret vow renewal plans to Lisa?
Buddy makes a wedding cake to feature in a film and the guys through Maurizio a huge party for his 21st birthday, complete with a drink-serving volcano.
Buddy takes Lisa to the jewellery shop to upgrade her wedding ring and Buddy C celebrates his birthday with a pool party.
Buddy tackles an expensive bake - a diamond cake with pearls! Later, he thanks his staff with a BBQ and Grace starts her redecorating project.
Buddy is asked to make a replica cake of the Heisman trophy; it is Mauro & Madeline's 20th Anniversary and it is the Next Great Baker's winner's first day.
Two ladies request a cake for the founder of their synchronised swim team, and Mary is accused of being rude to the staff, forcing Buddy to take action.
Father Bob orders a cake for a church member, but will Buddy finish it in time? Danny's 50th Birthday is coming, and the team plan a surprise!
It's Chinese New Year so Buddy heads to Chinatown. Meanwhile, the team create a life-size punch bag for two mixed martial arts fighters.
One cake, two cakes. Cat cake, hat cake! Watch Buddy make a Dr. Suess cake. Then, the family tries to surprise Buddy, but tricking him won't be easy.
The team are intrigued when they are asked to make a cake that looks and tastes like beer, but then Jay returns from a delivery with bad news.
Buddy bakes a cake to honour Lady Liberty and Mauro becomes an American citizen, but not everyone is in a celebratory mood as Mary kicks up a fuss.
Marissa makes her famous Peanut Butter Cake, and Buddy takes on a huge task when he's asked to create a Mt. Rushmore cake. Will he succeed?
Buddy makes a cake that works as a real elevator. Plus, Mauro has to make a cake for the North Jersey Spelling Bee, but can the team spell the words correctly on the cake?
Buddy builds an automated car wash cake, complete with edible cars. Later, a couple celebrates their 75th wedding anniversary.
A crisis rocks the family when Buddy's Mama announces she has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Buddy makes a special cake to everyone's spirits.
Buddy and his kids tour the Blue Sky Studios, home to the creators of Ice Age, to check out their latest movie. Then he must sculpt a cake inspired by the film.
Grace throws an Under the Sea Themed party for her daughter's Sweet 16 and Uncle Buddy designs the perfect cake a real aquarium, surrounded by a colourful cake reef.
A Carlo's creation goes higher than ever before when a team of skydivers take a cake with them during a jump, and eat it as they fall.
Buddy's sisters request a cake to celebrate three first communions and Mary's confidence grows as she takes on more consultations at Lackawanna.
A young couple asks Buddy to create a cake that matches their grey wedding invitations. Will he manage to make this miserable colour look tempting?
Buddy has 24 hours to create a cake for legendary actress Betty White. There's only one hitch - it has to be a life-size replica - can he deliver in time?
Buddy struggles to design a lawyer-themed cake for a family friend; will he meet his deadline? Plus, Marissa plays a prank on the bakery boys.
An illusionist challenges Buddy to create a magic-themed cake and hide a secret note in its centre. By the time the cake is cut, will its message have come true?
Buddy creates a 2,000lb spinning carousel cake for a party. But will its delicate chocolate horses and spinning motors make it to Atlantic City intact?
Buddy must create a massive yummy ski mountain cake with a working chairlift and have it delivered to the top of a mountain. Is this the most bizarre cake yet?
Buddy and his team are making a scrummy cake to raise money for hurricane relief in Hoboken. Later, Buddy makes a sushi boat cake for a Japanese restaurant.
Buddy and the family work around the clock to open their new Carlo's bakery shop. Plus, two identical twins request a birthday cake, but are their tastes the same?
Buddy is asked to make a cake for Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. Can he and his team deliver a cake that will wow Robin and millions of his viewers?
Miss Richfield 1981 returns to Carlo's. She asks Buddy for a cake as colourful as herself for New York City's Gay Pride Family Night.
It's Christmas and the Valastros throw their annual party to give back to their community, so Buddy creates a magical Christmas tree cake.
A local Science Centre asks Buddy to create a cake in honour of their new ant exhibit, and Mauro makes a cake for cheerleaders celebrating spirit week.
A winter wonderland-themed wedding inspires Buddy to leave his comfort zone. He enlists sugar artist, Jacques Torres, to help complete the icy dream cake.
Buddy must recreate traditional Turkish water marbling on a cake - will he succeed? Meanwhile, Mary follows her dream of being a foot model!
Buddy and the team rock a crystal cake for a gemstone gallery's 50th anniversary celebration, and his five-year-old son takes over Carlo's Bakery!
Buddy and his family go snow tubing in the Poconos Mountains, and back at the bakery Mary goes bananas with a special cake for the zoo.
The Afro Brazilian Cultural Center asks Buddy to bake a cake that resembles a tropical paradise. Can the team deliver the perfect creation?
Buddy is at a racetrack, baking a camel-themed anniversary cake. Plus, he meets kids from a special charity at his factory to get them baking!
Buddy is tasked with a car cake for the Barrett Jackson Auction's co-founder. Will a surprise ice-cream cake win over Grace for her 50th birthday?
Buddy is at a school in New York City for an Alice In Wonderland-themed cake. Plus, top baseball player Carlos Beltran commissions a vintage-style cake.
A helicopter company commissions a cake that gets Buddy and the gang in a spin. Plus, the team must make the ultimate wedding-themed powdered donut cake!
Buddy has a palatial task - to recreate the Taj Mahal as a huge cake for an Indian wedding! Plus, two pals want a 'promposal' cake to woo their dates!
One of the best football clubs in the world, F.C Internazionale Milano, made it to Hoboken! Buddy is excited and wants to welcome them with a beautiful cake.
Buddy creates a leather-and-lace look cake for an all-female motorcycle club. Plus, Madeleine gives Buddy a crash course in home economics.
Buddy creates a fire-breathing dragon cake for a medieval knight. Plus, a cat caf? wants Mary to bake for a feline wedding - and to officiate it!
Buddy meets a floral-loving bride who wants bouquets of flower cupcakes. Plus, has romantic plans for his 25th wedding anniversary with Madeline!
The team creates a cake to mark an event for the Mayor of Newark providing school supplies for kids. Madeline makes a rainbow cake for a charity run!
Mauro makes a Korean-themed first birthday cake, Madeline picks a dress for her wedding anniversary. And, Buddy creates a cake for a digger theme park!
Buddy judges a true 'clash-of-the-titans' - a cook-off between local police and fire-fighters, complete with two fabulous cakes to celebrate the event!
Buddy makes a mermaid cake for an aquarium hosting "mermaids" who swim in the tanks. Plus, Mauro makes a law-abiding cake for a police pal!
Rapper Fat Joe wants a cake to celebrate his new hit single, and Buddy's design is as good as gold!?Plus, the team create a Gingerbread Man-inspired cake.
Buddy gets into the school spirit with a cake for Sofia's school pep rally. Grace takes a special consultation for a 40th birthday cake.
Carlo's team takes a cake order for delivery to all the way to Saudi Arabia. Back home, a fight is brewing over the bakery's signature pastry.
Buddy gets a visit from Leah, a seven-year-old baker he met in Malaysia. Mauro and Madeline help a young man propose to his sweetheart.
Buddy recreates a 6-tier wedding cake for Lisa's grandparents' anniversary. Plus, Grace ruffles some feathers with a new training video.
It's the holiday season, and team makes a cake for the New York Botanical Garden train show. Plus, the team creates an "ugly sweater" cake.
Buddy is challenged to create a pi?ata cake by two 11-year-old DJs. Plus, two expectant mothers order gender-reveal cakes - will it be pink or blue?
The team creates a sugar-craft cake to mimic beautiful glass art. And Lisa takes a special order for a family patriarch's 100th birthday.
Mauro gets a very sweet cake order for a Father-Daughter dance. Buddy takes an order from a bride-to-be for her bachelorette party.
Buddy creates a robot cake for a gala honouring an advanced robot. Plus, Mary helps a five-year old girl's dream for a unicorn birthday cake come true.
The team creates an amazing three-piece steampunk-inspired cake. And Buddy makes a special cake for New Zealanders living in New York.
It's a busy Mother's Day at the bakery when the team runs out of a key ingredient. Plus, the Valastro clan gathers to celebrate Momma.
Buddy creates an intricate cake for Sofia's graduation. And, a colourful cake for the Indian Holi festival brightens the bakery.
It's Fleet Week in New York and Navy ships are in port. The bakery creates an amazing cake to honour the Navy's service men and women.
The crew makes a basketball-inspired cake as a Father's Day surprise for a hoop-mad dad. But disaster strikes during delivery!
Buddy and the team make an erupting volcano cake for a science camp. And, there's a movie-themed cake with a projection screen inside!
The guys reflect on the life of Momma Mary and her legacy. While the family grieves, they also celebrate her triumphant life and vivacious personality.
After visiting an old zinc mine that glows, the team makes a cake that really rocks. And the sisters get a cosmetic injection!
Two tween brothers offer to trade pizza for a pony cake for their sister. Mauro's son has an Italian lesson before a semester in Rome.
The crew makes a Hadrosaurus cake for a Dinosaur theme park. And, for the first time since the '80s, Danny has his moustache shaved off!
The Valastros spend summer at the Jersey Shore, and Buddy makes a rollercoaster cake! In Hoboken, the team creates an edible board game!
A Jersey Shore surf shop owner wants a summery cake for a surfing contest. And, Mauro gets melon fever with a cake order for a watermelon festival!
The sky's the limit! Buddy creates a beautiful butterfly cake for a local zoo. Meanwhile, the team gets an order for the US Air Force. Will it take off?
Buddy and the team make a giant cake to mark the release of a rescued sea turtle. Meanwhile, Grace delivers a cake on roller skates!
Buddy and the guys build a giant hula dancer cake for his niece's Sweet 16 party. Plus, a pet store owner wants a tiny cake fit for a hamster.
Buddy and his family are in Minnesota for their new bakery opening. And, Mauro and Madeline make a cuckoo clock cake for a collector!
Buddy and the crew create a giant taco cake for National Taco Day. And, an artistic 9-year old’s designs are included in her alien birthday cake.
It’s smiles all around at the bakery when the team makes a giant tooth cake. And, the team creates a masquerade-themed cake for a 16th birthday.
Buddy creates a wedding cake for Next Great Baker winner Marissa Lopez. Plus, Ralph makes a surprise groom’s cake for her fiance.
The team marks October with ghoulish goodies! Mauro makes a cake for the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, featuring sugar skulls.
Buddy meets with a coffee-mad Colombian couple who opened a coffee shop in NYC. Now they want a cake to celebrate the achievement!
It's all gone mini as the team creates an amazing dollhouse out of cake. Grace is determined to decorate the cake for Joe's 50th birthday.
Buddy makes a giant duck cake for a Rubber Ducky Race by a local river. Plus, Lisa organises a hip hop dance class with daughter Sofia.
Buddy turns engineer when a technology teacher orders a complex cake for her students. And, the team makes a leather-looking bake for a client who owns a tannery.
Buddy has some big shoes to fill and he's filling them with fresh fruit and custard when Carlo's Bakery gets an order from a local cobbler.
Buddy makes a cake for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. It's inspired by the British detective, complete with iconic hat and magnifying glass.
This year, Paul's setting the bar for his birthday cake extra high. He wants a ninja cake, complete with spinning nunchucks and throwing stars.
A novelist celebrating his new book wants a giant gargoyle cake for his party. The team creates a grotesque ghoulish creature.
It's Christmas time and to celebrate, Buddy creates a Nutcracker themed cake for a ballet company performing the holiday classic.