Cake Boss - TV Series

About Cake Boss

"Cake Boss" is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC in 2009. The series follows Buddy Valastro, the owner of Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken, New Jersey, his retired mother, four older sisters, and two brothers-in-law in their everyday life of running a bakery store. Each episode typically features the preparation of two cakes for events ranging from weddings and family dinners to baptisms and public commemorative events.

Making / Production

The show is set in the Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken, New Jersey. Each episode revolves around the bakery's operation, showing how Buddy and his team create their intricate cakes, and the interactions among the staff, especially when under pressure to complete projects on time.

Actors

• Buddy Valastro - As himself, he is the Cake Boss, demonstrating extraordinary baking skills and a keen eye for extravagant cake design. He heads the family-owned business and demonstrates his leadership and artistic talent in every episode.
• Mauro Castano - He is Buddy's brother-in-law and right-hand man at the bakery, often seen helping with major baking projects and handling day-to-day operations.
• Maddalena Castano - Sister to Mauro and sister-in-law to Buddy, Maddalena serves an important role in the bakery and often helps keep the peace when tempers flare.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The bakery's specialty is lobster tail pastries, and not actually cakes.
• Buddy Valastro started working in the family bakery at the age of 11 and became the boss at age 17.
• The bakery makes up to 50 wedding cakes a week.

Awards

The show hasn't won any awards, but it receives high ratings and has a loyal following of viewers who love to see the amazing cake creations and family drama unfold.

Quotes

• "Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It's all about the memories." - Buddy Valastro
• "A lot of people don't know it, but my true talent, my real passion is eating." - Mauro Castano

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for "Cake Boss" is "Stereo Skies" by Stock Music Artist Gerald Brunskill.