Cake Boss
Season 3
TV-PG
The staff of Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, led by Buddy Valastro, shows how it prepares elaborate themed cakes for various occasions. Each episode typically features the preparation of two cakes for events including receptions, charity events and theme parties as well as weddings and birthdays.
Where to Watch Season 3
24 Episodes
- Governor, Giant Lisa & Good-bye Mama
E1Governor, Giant Lisa & Good-bye MamaIn 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. - Peppermint & a Polar Bear Plunge
E2Peppermint & a Polar Bear PlungeWhile 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. - Roses, Romance, & a Romeo
E3Roses, Romance, & a RomeoAfter 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. - Tournament of Knights and a Tasty Tiramisu
E4Tournament of Knights and a Tasty TiramisuBuddy'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. - Hieroglyphics, Hearse and Happy Parents
E5Hieroglyphics, Hearse and Happy ParentsA 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. - Chopped Head and a Crazy Cravings Cake
E7Chopped Head and a Crazy Cravings CakeBuddy 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." - 6-foot Sub Sandwich, Zeppoles and a Sick Mauro
E96-foot Sub Sandwich, Zeppoles and a Sick MauroIt'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. - Color, Camouflage and Cupcake Day
E10Color, Camouflage and Cupcake DayA 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. - Key to the City and a Key-tar Cake
E11Key to the City and a Key-tar CakeA rockin' sweet order for a gnarly 80's cake, and an invite to accept the Key to the City of Little Ferry (where Buddy grew up), sends Buddy and his stoked staff spazzin' on a radical retrograde trip down totally tubular memory lane. - Mother's Day, Mama and Mom to be
E13Mother's Day, Mama and Mom to beBuddy 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. - Helmet Cake, Healthy Mauro, & Huge Train Cake
E14Helmet Cake, Healthy Mauro, & Huge Train CakeChoo 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. - Pipes, a Phoenix, & a Problematic Kitchen
E20Pipes, a Phoenix, & a Problematic KitchenThe two-day installation of the new ovens, along with an exchange of the baking and decorating rooms, makes things a little tight at Carlo's Bakery. Mama gets riled when she finds herself left out of the loop on this, also when the transition impedes the store's ability to serve its customers. Meanwhile, an Irish pub wants a phoenix cake to celebrate their survival after a fire. - Crazy Chocolate Cake & Carlo's Centennial Celebration
E23Crazy Chocolate Cake & Carlo's Centennial CelebrationBuddy 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.
