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Follows the operations of Carlo's Bakery, a family-owned business in Hoboken, New Jersey owned and operated by siblings Buddy Valastro, Lisa Valastro, Maddalena Castano, Grace Faugno and Mary Sciarrone. The show focuses on how they make their cakes, and the interpersonal relationships among the various family members and other employees who work at the shop.

Cast:
Buddy Valastro
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
TLC

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Seasons

16 available

Season 3

Episodes

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Episode 1

Governor, Giant Lisa & Good-bye Mama

2010-05-31

In the third season premiere, Buddy and his team are called on to make a special cake for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s inauguration ball. Buddy also decides to surprise his wife Lisa by making a life-size version of her in cake form for a surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, Mama Valastro surprises everyone at Carlo’s Bakery by announcing her retirement.

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Episode 2

Peppermint & a Polar Bear Plunge

2010-06-07 · 30m

While on a cake consultation with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, Buddy and his crew get an unusual challenge, when Mama Valaestro finds out about it, she requests that they don’t partake in it; Buddy’s youngest son requests that he make an ice cream cake with clowns on it for his birthday.

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Episode 3

Roses, Romance, & a Romeo

2010-06-07 · 30m

After a unique cake consultation, Buddy has to find a way to make several cakes for fourteen couples getting married on Valentine’s Day; Cousin Anthony requests a special valentine dessert for his date. Meanwhile, Mary asks Buddy to take time out of his busy schedule to make a special heart cake for a newlywed couple.

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Episode 4

Tournament of Knights and a Tasty Tiramisu

2010-06-14 · 30m

Buddy's Italian speaking skills are put to the test as he has to make an authentic tiramisu for a client who has family visiting from Italy. In addition, a knight comes to the bakery to ask for a cake for his king and queen, and challenges Buddy to a joust.

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Episode 5

Hieroglyphics, Hearse and Happy Parents

2010-06-14 · 30m

A funeral hearse is made for a surprise cake. A mother and daughter cannot agree on a theme for a Sweet 16 cake, with one desiring an Egyptian theme, and the other a more girlish fashion-oriented theme. An animal-themed cake is made for an Indian baby shower.

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Episode 6

Magazines, a Mega Screen and Maurizio

2010-06-21 · 30m

Buddy faces challenges while making cakes for Nasdaq and O Magazine. Also, cousin Anthony wants to spend more time at the bakery and less time delivering cakes.

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Episode 7

Chopped Head and a Crazy Cravings Cake

2010-06-21

Buddy has to make a cake for a Marie Antoinette party, a "cravings" cake for his sister, Lisa Gonzalez, for her baby shower. Mauro faces a short health care crisis. The rest of the clan is concerned while Mauro claims it to be "no big deal."

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Episode 8

A Princess, a Pirate and a Perplexing Arch

2010-06-28

Buddy is feeling the pressure when Mary, his toughest critic, ask him to make a pirate-theme cake for her twins' birthday party. Also, an over-the-top cake is made for a casino opening.

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Episode 9

6-foot Sub Sandwich, Zeppoles and a Sick Mauro

2010-07-12 · 30m

It's Easter time and the shop is busy as ever. Buddy makes a sandwich cake for the 100th anniversary of Fiore's, a sandwich shop next to the original Carlo's Bakery. Joey, Sal, and Cousin Anthony make items for the bakery in honor of St. Joseph's Day, and Buddy and Maddelena stage an intervention for Mauro, convincing him to make lifestyle changes to become more healthy.

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Episode 10

Color, Camouflage and Cupcake Day

2010-07-19 · 30m

A war breaks out when the Carlo gang are challenged to show their shooting skills in order to make a paintball cake. It's also the annual Throwback Cannoli Day at the bakery, but everyone's in for a big surprise when Buddy decides to make a change.

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Episode 11

Key to the City and a Key-tar Cake

2010-07-26 · 30m

Buddy and the team are asked by an 80's tribute band to make a retro cake. Also, Little Ferry, New Jersey, Buddy's birthplace, presents Buddy with the key to the city.

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Episode 12

Barbers, Babies and Bulls

2010-08-02

Buddy wants to make a cake for the barbershop where he has been getting his hair cut since he was a kid in honor of their anniversary. Also, Buddy and the team are asked to create a mechanical bull cake, complete with movement.

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Episode 13

Mother's Day, Mama and Mom to be

2010-08-09

Buddy makes a Mother's Day celebration cake for the Adoptive Parents Committee, which is a nonprofit support group for adoptive parents. Buddy surprises his wife on Mothers day by having his children decorating a cake for her. The family celebrates as Lisa, Buddy's sister, gives birth to her child, a daughter named Isabella.

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Episode 14

Helmet Cake, Healthy Mauro, & Huge Train Cake

2010-08-16

Choo choo! It's National Train Day as Carlo's team has to make a HUGE cake complete with tunnels for model trains. Joey wants to make a firefighter themed cake for his retiring fire captain. Mauro's son helps his dad get healthy.

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Episode 15

Strawberries, Sinatra, & Sick Ovens

2010-08-23

Buddy and Co. make a cake for Haagen Daz's 50th anniversary while also making a cake for the Broadway show Come Fly Away. But orders are difficult to fill this week when the ovens start acting up again.

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Episode 16

Familia, Fishing and Family History

2010-10-11

The Valastros embark on a family tour of Italy. Their first stops are Altamura and Lipari, the birthplaces of Mama, and Buddy Sr. While there, Buddy is asked to make a wedding cake and confections for his cousin's baby shower.

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Episode 17

Frescos, Fountains and Family Wishes

2010-10-18

The Valastro's continue their trip around Italy; Buddy and the boys get a culture lesson when asked to make a cake inspired by a fresco painting.

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Episode 18

Cassata, Cheesecakes and Crates of Wine

2010-10-18

Sicily is the last stop of the Italy vacation; after visiting a local winery, Buddy decides to make a wine bottle cake.

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Episode 19

Sandals, Sandwiches and Shelves

2010-10-25

A client travels from Myrtle Beach to order a Flip-Flop cake; Buddy is asked to make a kid friendly cake.

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Episode 20

Pipes, a Phoenix, & a Problematic Kitchen

2010-11-01

Buddy and Co. create a Phoenix cake for a neighborhood Irish bar; Joey tests out the new ovens with his famous Irish Soda Bread.

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Episode 21

Snookie, Super Anthony & a Ship

2010-11-08

A trip to the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City for a nautical inspired cake; a Jersey celebrity (Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi from MTV's Jersey Shore) orders a cake for her mom.

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Episode 22

Sweet Sixteen, Stars & a Saber Sword

2010-11-15

Mauro's daughter orders a sweet sixteen cake; the bakery makes a cake for the centennial of the Cadet Chapel at West Point.

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Episode 23

Crazy Chocolate Cake & Carlo's Centennial Celebration

2010-11-22

Buddy makes an elaborate chocolate cake for a couple's anniversary, which includes ingredients consisting of Hershey's products. Carlo's Bakery celebrates their 100th anniversary since its opening in 1910 with a street party, complete with a huge "timeline" cake outlining its history. Buddy shows his bakers a huge warehouse he has leased, which will play a role in the bakery's future.

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Episode 24

Santa, Sunrise & Snowmen Cupcakes

2010-11-29

The bakery prepares for Christmas Eve, the busiest time of the year for the bakery.

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