About the show

Four bakers create cookies, cupcakes and a showpiece cake in six hours of nonstop competition. Host Buddy Valastro and guest judges visit each kitchen to taste and critique the bakers' creations while the clock continues to tick down. The winning baker gets to finally relax on a dream vacation of their choice.

Buddy Valastro

It's safe to say that baking is in Buddy Valastro's blood. He learned the ins and outs of his family's bakery while growing up there and working alongside his father, Buddy Sr. Today, Buddy specializes in over-the-top cakes and authentic Italian pastries. In addition to six in New Jersey, Carlo's Bakery has locations in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Nevada.
Season 1, Episode 5

Roaring '20s

Four bakers go back in time as they create cookies, cupcakes and a showpiece cake straight out of the 1920s. When the party's over, Buddy Valastro, pastry artist Dan Langan and founder of DO Cookie Dough Confections Kristen Tomlan will send the best baker on an all-expenses-paid vacation.

Thursday
Dec 30
4am | 3c
Season 1, Episode 6

Travel

Four bakers take host Buddy Valastro and judges Thiago Silva and Aarti Sequeira on an incredible journey as they create cookies, cupcakes and a showpiece cake inspired by their travels. After six hours of intense competition, one baker's journey will continue as they embark on an all-expenses-paid, once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Thursday
Jan 6
4am | 3c