Cake Boss Next Great Baker

In the series kickoff, the competitors must create a celebration cake that shows their skills as a baker and decorator. With a nine-hour time limit, these bakers are under the gun, but to really ratchet up the pressure Buddy brings in 2 guest judges.

Tempers flare in the kitchen when competitors split into teams to create a cake in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Monopoly board game.

Competition heats up for the holidays when Buddy splits the competitors into a Girls vs. Boys showdown to create Christmas-themed cakes for the American Cancer Society holiday party.

Sparks fly when the contestants are asked to create a special effects and pyrotechnics cake for the 20th Anniversary of a special effects company.

Tension rises when the competitors are asked to create an outer space-themed cake for Buddy Jr.'s sixth birthday party.

The remaining contestants are asked to put their skills to the test to create the perfect wedding cake for a young couple that is about to tie the knot.

Buddy is putting the remaining contestants to the ultimate test as each baker must design a cake inspired by a hot new car they all get to test drive.

After eight grueling weeks, Buddy finally crowns a winner. Who will take home the top prize of $50,000 and the title the Next Great Baker?