Ep 16. Holly Jolly Hoboken And Ugly Sweaters

For the 16th episode of the 14th season of Cake Boss, viewers are in for a holiday treat as the crew at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, gets into the festive spirit. The episode, titled "Holly Jolly Hoboken And Ugly Sweaters," features Buddy Valastro and his team as they tackle some special holiday orders.

The episode begins with Buddy and his family decorating the bakery for Christmas, complete with garlands and snowflakes hanging from the ceiling, and a life-size gingerbread house. Meanwhile, the bakery is bustling with orders for holiday cakes, cookies, and other treats. One customer has put in a special request for a "gingerbread maniac" cake, which features layers of gingerbread cake, vanilla cream cheese frosting, and gingerbread cookie crumbles. Buddy and his team get to work on the intricate decoration for this cake, which takes several hours to complete.

In addition to the gingerbread maniac cake, the bakery receives orders for several other festive cakes, including a Christmas tree cake, a snowman cake, and a Santa Claus cake. Each cake is uniquely decorated and requires a different set of skills from the bakery team. One of the more challenging cakes is the Christmas tree cake, which features several tiers of cake stacked on top of each other and decorated with green buttercream frosting to look like a tree. As the team works on the cake, Buddy shares some tips for decorating with buttercream, including using a star tip to create the tree branches.

While the bakery is busy with holiday orders, Buddy finds time to take a break and attend a "Ugly Sweater Party" with his staff. The party is a chance for everyone to let loose and have some fun, with plenty of laughs, food, and drinks. Buddy himself dons a colorful, flashing sweater, while his staff members get creative with their own sweaters, featuring everything from cats to Christmas lights.

Back at the bakery, the team has another challenge on their hands: creating a glittery, winter wonderland cake for a holiday party. The cake features layers of vanilla cake, raspberry filling, and buttercream frosting, all coated in sparkling white sanding sugar. The team uses edible glitter and a variety of winter-themed decorations, including snowflakes and an ice skater, to create a whimsical and festive cake.

As the episode comes to a close, the bakery is in full swing, with dozens of orders coming in every day. The team works tirelessly to create beautiful and delicious treats for their customers, from elaborate cakes to simple cookies. Through it all, Buddy reminds them to take pride in their work, and to always put their best foot forward. As he says at the end of the episode, "We're not just making cakes, we're making memories."