Cake Boss

Season 5

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.

30 Episodes

Fitting In, Fed Up & A First Birthday
E1
Fitting In, Fed Up & A First BirthdaySeason 5 kicks off with a bang as Buddy makes a cake for Baby Carlo's first birthday that's fit for a prince! Meanwhile, Marissa learns just what it means to be a part of the crew. And things turn serious when Grace gets fed up with Mary's lateness!
Trash, Twirls & Tough Love
E2
Trash, Twirls & Tough LoveBuddy makes a realistic Trash Truck cake for a family friend. Two ladies request a cake for the founder of their synchronized swim team. Mary is accused of being rude again to the work staff, forcing Buddy to take action.
Stained Glass & a Surprised Danny
E3
Stained Glass & a Surprised DannyBuddy has a divine inspiration when Father Bob orders a cake for an honored church member. Despite the crazy schedules, everyone finds time to surprise Danny for his 50th Birthday with some special guests.
Fast Hands & a Flaming Pearl
E4
Fast Hands & a Flaming PearlCelebrate Chinese New Year Cake Boss-style! Buddy heads down to Chinatown with a Dragon themed cake to ring in the Lunar New Year. But first, the team must create a life-sized punching bag for a couple of mixed martial arts fighters at a local gym.
Liberty, Layups & a Loaded Dinner
E5
Liberty, Layups & a Loaded DinnerBuddy celebrates his heritage by making a cake in honor of Lady Liberty. Mauro finally realizes his goal of becoming an American citizen. But not everyone is in a celebrating mood as Mary gives everyone a piece of her mind at dinner.
Bar Mitzvah, Beads & Oh Baby!
E6
Bar Mitzvah, Beads & Oh Baby!The bakery is asked to make a cake for a high-roller bar mitzvah with a working slot machine! Then the crew celebrates Mardi Gras with a king cake and beads.
Beer, Buttercups & Bumbling
E7
Beer, Buttercups & BumblingJoey and the guys are commissioned to make a cake that looks and tastes like beer. Then Buddy delivers a tropical wedding cake to two florists getting married. But not everything is rosy when Jay comes back from a delivery with bad news.
Presidents, Peanut Butter & Popping-in
E8
Presidents, Peanut Butter & Popping-inBuddy makes a Mt. Rushmore cake! Marissa must make her famous Peanut Butter Cake to impress the Lisas. And Mary makes a return to Carlo’s, but for how long?
Working at the Car Wash
E9
Working at the Car WashEverybody's working at the car wash...cake that is! Buddy builds a fully automated car wash cake, complete with edible cars that really get clean. Later, a couple celebrates a huge milestone: their 75th wedding anniversary.
Silly Seuss & Surprise!
E10
Silly Seuss & Surprise!One cake, two cakes. Cat cake, hat cake! Watch Buddy make a Dr. Suess cake using gears and levers that won't break. Then, the family tries to surprise Buddy himself, but tricking the king of Carlo's won't be easy.
Ice-ing on the Cake
E11
Ice-ing on the CakeNeed a lift? Buddy is put to the test when he must make a special birthday cake that works as a real elevator! And Mauro is charged to make a cake for the North Jersey Spelling Bee, but can the Carlo's staff spell the words correctly on the cake?
Going Up?
E12
Going Up?Need a lift? Buddy is put to the test when he must make a special birthday cake that works as a real elevator! And Mauro is charged to make a cake for the North Jersey Spelling Bee, but can the Carlo's staff spell the words correctly on the cake?
Under the Sea
E13
Under the SeaGrace throws an Under the Sea themed party for her daughter’s Sweet 16 and Uncle Buddy has the perfect cake in mind — a real aquarium.
That's Some Nice Meat
E14
That's Some Nice MeatBuddy makes a deli-case cake for a family friend and his sisters request a cake to mark three First Communions. Mary’s responsibilities grow at the new baking facility.
Cakes on a Plane
E15
Cakes on a PlaneA Carlo's creation goes higher than ever before when a team of skydivers decides to take a cake with them during a jump-- and eat it as they fall. Then Buddy makes a cake for his niece Tessy, who just won first prize in a writing competition.
A Bittersweet Homecoming
E16
A Bittersweet HomecomingA crisis rocks the Valastro family when Buddy's Mama returns to celebrate the Easter holiday in Hoboken: Mama has been diagnosed with a serious illness. To lift Mama's spirits and the rest of the family, Buddy decides to make a special one-of-a-kind cake.
A Golden Opportunity
E17
A Golden OpportunityBuddy is given 24-hrs to create a life-size Betty White cake. The family learns more about momma's condition.
Ugly Feet and a Fiesta
E18
Ugly Feet and a FiestaMario Lopez and Courtney Mazza ask Buddy to make a wedding cake for their Mexican ceremony. Also: A spa wants a cake for a contest involving men's feet.
From Fury to Furry
E19
From Fury to FurryA pet-adoption Web site wants to celebrate a major milestone of 20 million adoptions; Buddy tries to find common ground for a bickering couple who need a cake for their party-planning business.
Operation: Tank Cake
E20
Operation: Tank CakeBuddy makes a tank cake for the Army's 237th birthday celebration in Times Square in New York City, while another creation is sent to troops serving overseas in Afghanistan.
Hocus Pocus
E21
Hocus PocusMagician Dan Sperry commissions a cake that contains a secret prediction to be revealed during his act.
Buddy and the Rockettes
E22
Buddy and the RockettesThe Rockettes’ 85th anniversary celebrated needs a cake that features miniature high-kicking dancers. A teen who wants to be a pilot gets a birthday surprise.
Cut the Ribbon and the Cake!
E23
Cut the Ribbon and the Cake!A children’s hospital opens in Chicago needs a special cake to mark the occasion. A couple want a gray wedding cake.
Twirls, Whirls and Crashes
E24
Twirls, Whirls and CrashesA 2000-lb carousel cake is delivered to the Steel Pier amusement park in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Carlo’s undergoes some necessary renovations.
Players, Lawyers, and Pranksters
E25
Players, Lawyers, and PrankstersBuddy bakes a cake for NFL coach Tom Coughlin’s charity organization; Marissa gets back at the guys with a prank of her own.
Light Up the Night
E26
Light Up the NightBuddy must create a 5-tier Bollywood wedding cake that incorporates special lighting effects; Marissa tries out her cookie recipe at the bakery.
Crane Cake and Puppy Love
E27
Crane Cake and Puppy LoveBuddy must create a moving crane cake for a local scrap metal company; Buddy makes his first ever dog wedding cake.
A Cowboy in Hoboken
E28
A Cowboy in HobokenTim McGraw is giving away a brand new house to a military veteran and needs a cake from Buddy to reveal the big surprise; the Next Great Baker winner begins work at Carlo's.
Superheroes and Bakers Unite
E29
Superheroes and Bakers UniteBuddy is asked to make a cake for Spiderman's 50th Anniversary. The Next Great Baker shows up late for work. Plans for Momma's benefit gala begin.
We Will Survive
E30
We Will SurviveThe family prepares for Momma's Benefit Gala and Buddy has invited a special surprise performer. Buddy is asked to make a life-size chair cake for a furniture company.