Synopsis: Elite bakers Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in an epic baking battle. The winner of this contest is crowned the undisputed king of cake on the series, which is a weeks-long competition that challenges every aspect of what it means to be a true artist. Each episode measures their talent in different rounds by use of technique, design skills and taste -- a bake-off to test their baking abilities and a cake-off to showcase their creative imaginations and decorating skills. Judges and renowned chefs Sherry Yard and Keegan Gerhard are joined by special guests as they determine the winner of the ultimate cake-off. (Courtesy Food Network, 2019)
The Cast:
Duff Goldman as Himself
Buddy Valastro as Himself
Production Credits:
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Food)
1-01 The Battle Begins--03/10/2019
In the first of six bake-off challenges, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman must make their beloved family recipes. The chefs create car-inspired birthday cakes for celebrity Richard Rawlings.
1-02 Carnival And Bollywood--03/17/2019
Master pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in a battle of carnival treats, pulling out all the stops to create the ultimate sweets to satisfy a crowd of hungry amusement park patrons.
1-03 It's A Dog's Life--03/24/2019
Bakers Valastro and Goldman go head-to-head in a series of challenges to test their culinary expertise and end of the greatest feuds in baking history.
1-04 Wedding Wars--03/1/2019
Duff Goldman brings Buddy Valastro into his world of fine dining with a challenge to create elegant plated desserts. In the cake-off, Buddy challenges Duff to create a cake for event planner Slomique Hawrylo's bridal fitting event.
1-05 Donuts And Magic--04/07/2019
In this week's Bake-Off, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman must handle the morning rush at LA's iconic Randy's Donuts drive thru. The chefs prepare dozens of deep-fried delights that will not only please discerning customers, but also the expert judges. There's magic in the air for this week's Cake-Off challenge, as Buddy and Duff create cakes for the legendary duo Penn & Teller and present their cakes on stage at the famous Magic Castle. Cake making, showmanship, and dazzling illusions combine for an unforgettable challenge that takes the competition to the next level. Waylynn Lucas joins judges Keegan Gerhard and Sherry Yard
1-06 The Grand Finale--04/14/2019
For the final Bake-Off at Food Network kitchen, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman must come up with their most heartfelt and monumental creations yet -- chocolate desserts to conceal engagement rings for two surprise proposals. For the final Cake-Off, they create jaw-dropping, science and space-themed cakes for Philadelphia's prestigious Franklin Institute. Street Science's Kevin Delaney, presides over the wild festivities, as Buddy and Duff lay it all on the line with their show-stopping masterpieces. After weeks of intense competition, it all comes down to these mind-boggling creations, and they do not disappoint. Gesine Prado and Florian Bellanger join judges Keegan Gerhard and Sherry Yard.
Season Two Episode Guide (Food Network)
2-01 Big Apple Cake--03/15/2020
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman bring their incredible cake contest to the East Coast; New York City is the inspiration for cakes that will be unveiled at a Big Apple event hosted by Debi Mazar and Rosanna Scotto.
2-02 Dinosaur Cake--03/22/2020
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman go on the ultimate adventure back in time to make the most realistic dinosaur cakes ever made as centerpieces for a fun-filled sleepover at the American Museum of Natural History.
2-03 Medieval Times Cake--03/29/2020
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman conjure up cakes filled with special effects to celebrate the fantasy and fun of Medieval Times' 30th anniversary.
2-04 Waitress The Musical Cake--04/05/2020
Jordin Sparks is finishing the lead in the Broadway musical Waitress and she asks Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman to help her celebrate by creating detailed cakes for a huge wrap party.
2-05 Aquarium Cake--04/12/2020
The Aquarium of the Pacific in California is celebrating a special anniversary. TV star Isabella Gomez asks Buddy and Duff to create underwater-themed cakes.
2-06 Mini-Golf Cake--04/19/2020
Professional golfer Michelle Wie is hosting a putt-putt event. She asks Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman to create cakes that double up as holes.
2-07 Knott's Berry Cake--04/26/2020
Buddy and Duff create cakes that look and move like theme park rides for Knott's Berry Farm's 100th anniversary. TV host Lisa Joyner unveils their creations.
2-08 Star Wars Cake--05/03/2020
For their final challenge, Buddy and Duff create their most elaborate cakes yet to celebrate Star Wars Day. The judges reveal the winner at a grand event.
Season Three Episode Guide (Food Network)
3-01 Animal Kingdom--07/18/2021
Cakes inspired by an African safari; the teams have just two days to complete their cake creations before presenting them to their judges, a panel of 50 talented cake artists from across America.
3-02 Ancient Worlds--07/25/2021
Cakes featuring ancient worlds; they have just two days to build their creations with the help of their teams; then they present their masterpieces to a panel of 50 exceptionally talented cake artists to choose the winner.
3-03 Sweet Rides--08/01/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman revisit their first challenge from season one by making car cakes. Duff seeks redemption with a better version of his lowrider; Buddy takes the challenge for a new spin with a convertible '57 Chevy.
3-04 First We Feast--08/08/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman create enticing cake versions of food feasts. Duff's team makes a realistic farmers market while Buddy and his team create a towering monument of sweet treats. Then 50 esteemed cake artists choose the winner.
3-05 A Bug's World--08/08/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off with cakes depicting a bug's world. Team Duff builds towering flowers and lightning bugs while Team Buddy creates a cross-section of Earth that's full of creatures and a descending spider.
3-06 High Seas And High Stakes--08/22/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman take to the high seas to make pirate cakes. Team Duff creates a detailed ghost ship complete with special effects to make it ride the waves. Team Buddy builds an unlucky pirate being pursued by a smitten shark.
3-07 Architectural Wonders--08/29/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in an architecture challenge. While Buddy travels back to ancient Egypt with his pyramids, Duff looks to his own future with a whimsical treehouse he imagines for his daughter.
3-08 Monster Matchup--09/05/2021
For the competition finale, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman create monster cakes; Team Buddy works on a radioactive dinosaur, and Team Duff makes a Frankenstein's monster cake of mismatched doll parts.
Season Four Episode Guide (Food)
4-01 Cartoon Christmas--11/28/2021
The teams dig into their childhood memories to bring memorable scenes to life.
4-02 Holiday: Santa's Workshop--12/05/2021
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman go head-to-head with cakes portraying Santa's workshop; Team Buddy creates a nighttime scene with a napping Santa surrounded by toys and elves; Team Duff builds a realistic tree that morphs into a finished toy train.
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4-04 Holiday: Winter Wonderland--12/19/2021
For their final battle, Buddy and Duff create their own winter wonderlands; the teams construct arctic creatures and their habitats to decide the contest winner.