Duff is commissioned to make the biggest and most complicated cake he's ever made for the 25th anniversary of Back to the Future, which will take up most of the week. Time will be made, however, for a Halloween-themed anniversary cake with overtones of Masterpiece Theatre.
Two big cakes have issues this week. First, Duff inexplicably decides to include his hated cupcakes in the design for the New York Ranger's anniversary cake. Second, the cake for Medieval Times begins to breakdown during the delivery.
Duff is asked to guest on The Price is Right, so the team makes cakes and piles into the RV for a personalized delivery with a surprise on the West Coast.
The team makes a reunion cake for a band in the same week that they must make a cake that commemorates the 1500th episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
A charity cake for Betty White touches an emotional chord, Geoff and Duff make a holy quest, and the rest of the staff balances cakes just because they can.
Duff and his team have a very busy week as they prepare cakes for the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, a molar cake for an 80's flashback birthday party and an engine cake for Motorweek's 30th anniversary. Still, it doesn't keep them from running their own test of which would win a fight: a pizza or a bagel?moreless
Duff and his team play Santa's elves this week as they chop down and decorate a tree, play secret Santa around town and rescue a wedding cake, all fueled by Duff's secret eggnog recipe.
Duff hits the road with an anniversary cake for a small rural town outside of Chicago. He will get his hands dirty with more than fondant, though, as he participate in a little sheep shearing and gun play, all while working in the tiniest bakery he's ever seen.
Duff delivers a Grammy-inspired cake to P.S. 22 which has been making headlines recently, and Mary travels with Geof to his hometown to deliver a cake to a charity event.
Duff and the bakery participate in three major events. A Boston Pops concert in which Duff gets to conduct an encore, throw the first pitch at the Red Sox's season opener, and deliver a trophy cake to the 85th Virginia Gold Cup.
A Bavarian Castle wedding cake takes up most of the week with its architectural intricacies, but there's time left over for a bat cave, an argument over delivery responsibilities and an extra cake for Joe whose baseball team is playing at the Orioles' stadium. An event that brings even Adam out from behind his ovens.moreless
It's an 80s kind of week as the bakery creates a KITT car cake. Duff tries his hand at sled hockey, and an emergency cake order may harbor a change of career.
A tall order from a local theater leads to some flying for Duff, and the success of a super-speedy cake demo at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival becomes iffy when a key ingredient is left in Baltimore.
A roller coaster cake provides some unusual problems, and the staff takes a shot at filming their own episode as they look back over the years of the show.
Duff and his team travel to California to make a cake that will fulfill every fanboy and -girl's fantasy because they've been asked to make an R2-D2 Cake at Big Rock Ranch located at Lucasfilm for the season two wrap party for The Clone Wars. Not only do they get a behind-the-scenes look at the animation process, but a certain someone may drop by the party.moreless
Duff puts his chef skills on the line when he battles Michael Symon in the Iron Chef kitchen stadium, but the team is more concerned with creating a fitting tribute for Monday Night Football's 40th anniversary that will survive the trip to the Washington Redskin's stadium for delivery on game day.moreless
Duff doesn't even own a tie, yet he gets to ring the opening bell on Wall Street. Probably, a bigger honor for Duff is delivering a cake to the famous James Beard kitchen.
It's a slow week as Christmas closes in on Charm City Cakes tonight, leaving lots of time for mischief and a couple celebrations between filling the cake orders. Mary does her version of piping blindfolded with one arm tied behind her back, while Ben and Katherine create a less-than-perfect birthday cake. Meanwhile the staff schemes to surprise Duff on his birthday, and Duff is out to prove to the naysayers that he really can cook as he throws the company's first holiday dinner.''''''This Week's Cakes:'' Christmas Stocking'' Pineapple Bride Cake (not delivered)'' Demolition Cake''moreless
Katherine and Ben make a diner cake as they celebrate Route 66. A pacemaker cake grosses out Lauren. And, Charmed City has to deal with horrific humidity.
Elena creates a bass guitar for a special client. Erica feels a lot of pressure while creating her cake. And, Duff, Geof and Mary Alice travel to New York for the opening of the New Yankee Stadium.
Mary Alice parties. Katie makes an intricate surprise birthday cake. Geof and Duff spend time on the hot air balloon from the Wizard of Oz. And, the gang makes a cake for an anonymous customer.
It's an astronomy-themed week as the team creates a planet and a famous telescope, and then get in touch with their charitable side. Meanwhile, Duff is on a road trip to Alaska where he will help celebrate the state's 50th anniversary.
Duff and the Charm City Cakes team head to Hawaii when one of the actors from ABC's Lost orders an unusual cake to commemorate the show's 100th episode.
Duff's team goes international with a cake based on a beloved French children's book, a birthday cake inspired by Antartica, and a tricky one that recreates a bobble head pitcher from American baseball.
Charm City Cakes' latest assignment includes the Philadelphia Eagles' mascot who may or may not be an asset. Elsewhere, a Nikon camera cake is perfected, and everyone attends a benefit for the Make a Wish Foundation.
There's a wide range events tonight, as Duff and his crew build an anesthesia machine out of cake, channel Edgar Allen Poe, and help a client who chooses Charm City and a fortune cookie cake to propose a first for the building.
This week's cakes (a giant moon, a peanut butter cup and a sandcastle) take a backseat as Duff and Mary Alice explore LA and consider opening a Charm City in the West.
A veteran wants an Army tank. The bakery staff also makes a replica of a Mack truck. And, a couple of Renaissance Fair participants are getting married and want a Viking ship as their cake.
The movie Get Smart premieres in Boston, and Geof, Mary Alice and Duff get to attend. When the three return, the bakery is making a crazy funeral cake.
When Charm City is asked to make a cake for Milkbone, Geof's dog is used as the model. the gang also makes a Star Trek inspired cake and Dachshund in a bun.
Charm City gets a visit from the NHL's actual Stanley Cup as a model for a wedding cake. The gang also creates a dirt bike cake and an island-themed wedding cake.
Duff takes a cake to an aquarium where he gets up close and personal with some sharks. The bakery crew creates a dog show cake and a rubber ducky for an anniversary.
This week's premiere cake features giant replicas of the cast and two smoke machines. A special appearance by Jack Black at the Kung Fu Panda premiere makes Duff's day.
A book cart, a novel on the Federalist Papers and a toy tower are a few of the cakes the gang makes this week. The toy tower is extra special because Duff dresses as an elephant to deliver it.
Charity takes center stage with two cakes destined for charity eventsa giant cupcake and a roulette wheel. Also, Charm City designs a cake that replicates the bakery.
The Broadway premiere of Crybaby demands a huge cake. Geof has to create a giant skyscraper for Philadelphia. And, Duff is extremely busy when he's asked to appear on several other Food Network shows (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Paula's Party).
This is a week filled with some serious birthdays, including an autograph book, a fishing boat that brings back bad memories, and Duff's birthday celebration. A scrapple battle features prominently.''
Charm city has a host of complicated cakes this week. First, a replica police cruiser with working lights proves difficult. But, they also have to create a magnum of wine, a basket of yarn, and a Harley Davidson.
The gang has to make a lot of cakes for various celebrations. Cakes this week include: a fork cake, an ear cake, a 21st birthday cake with the theme of cocktails and coffee, and a Bicentennial Clock for St. Mary's University.
This week has a wide range of cakes. The gang has to make a birthday cake for Sir Roger Moore's 80th birthday, recreate a scene from The Exorcist, and make a girl scout cookie cake.
The bakery makes the wedding cake for a couple who used a Charm City cake to get engaged in Season 2. Also, they have to make French toast with a French mouse.
Duff and company are put in a holiday mood after meeting with Radio City Music Hall about the cake for the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular that is also the 75th anniversary for the show. They also create a cake for a children's charity.
The bakery is consumed with the Baltimore premiere of of Hairspray. They also recreate the tea party from Alice in Wonderland. And, Jeopardy calls on Duff to be a category.
NBA superstar and Baltimore native, Carmelo Anthony, asks Duff to participate in his charity organization. Duff agrees and brings cake Carmelo helped decorate. Other cakes include a musician's cake and a replica of the USS Carney.
This week features three cakes that will get lots of publicity. First, it's the bakery's second Zoomerang cake. Next, HBO's The Wire gets a special cake for a party. And, a Lighthouse cake for a very special Baltimore school.
Author Tom Clancy wants a Charm City cake, so the bakery scrambles to make him the Tower of London. Also, Duff's college roommate is getting married. So, this cake is special. To complicate matters even more, the bakery has a cake bound for Philadelphia when Helena requests King Tut's sarcophagus.
First, the staff has to make zombies. Then, the bakery has two separate orders for stadiumsCamden Yards and Raven's Stadium. Can the staff finish these complicated structures on time and deliver them to their respective owners?
The bakery makes some children's dreams come true, including a wedding couple whose children design their cake and a special young guest from the Make A Wish Foundation.
The Armed Forces Foundation Gala requests a special cake from the Charm City Bakery. The bakery also has an order for a pirate ship and a thank you gift for a very special band.
Duff, Geof and Mary Alice are tapped to serve as judges for a Food Network Challenge episode, "Extreme Cakes." They leave Anna in charge to complete the week's cakes.
The staff creates a variety of nature inspired cakes, including a duck hunt and an armadillo dressed as an EMT. Geof must play EMT, himself, when one of this week's cakes has problems after delivery. Also, Charm City visits a tattoo museum.
The bakery focuses on birthdays and doctors. A radiology company asks the team to create a CT scanner, complete with patient inside. It's also a time for reflection at Charm City Cakes as the staff reflects on moments from the past with a series of flashbacks and outtakes.
A slow week with only seven cakes turns out to be more difficult than expected when the bakery seems to be cursed. Cakes include a difficult turtle, a hamburger and the Taj Mahal.
Duff and crew are experiencing their busiest week to date, with 40 cakes in the offing. A birthday party requires three cakes, Starbucks asks for a holiday-themed one, and just for a change they get to create a goth one as well.
A cake for a tree lighting ceremony presided over by Duff guarantees fireworks; Geof gets to create a cake for one of his idols, a tennis star; and Duff creates a surprise for a party given by dear friends.
It's a week of complicated and artistic cakes that put Geof and Duff to the test with a cake interpretation of the Dance of the Veils, a renowned ski slope and a plane.
Duff has a special cake to make for a charity flag football event held by the Baltimore Fire Department, a theater group wants a fairy godfather, and Duff helps his father celebrate a milestone.
Replicas make up this week's work. First the team must create a ship, then a famous gorilla, and last is a DJ's groom's cake. Everything still must be transferred, of course, and potholes may ruin a christening.
Duff and his team are faced with two weddings that each want two cakes, one for the groom and one each for three brides. All of these cakes are technically challenging, but none quite as much as the wedding cake for one of the assistant decorators emergency surgery is required. Elsewhere, Geof gets to do a repeat of a popular groom's cake.moreless
Chaos ensues while Duff is gone, since there are 39 cakes to prepare this week, and Mary Alice must deal not only with her regular duties, but dip her finger into repairs when a broken cake comes back in. Meanwhile, Duff is having a grand old time on his version of a road trip which includes using the van as his stove.moreless
Duff employs some unusual methods to get inspiration for a Scottish wedding cake, a cake is ordered with an addition, and the team is challenged with a flower-themed cake.
Weddings and a birthday populate the second season premiere, as a delivery requires Duff's personal services, and the standard-bearer for groom cakes is created.
21 cakes in a week? Sounds like a lot, but for Duff Goldman and his crew, it's just a normal week at Charm City Cakes. With cakes shaped like Jeeps, game consoles, fish and a special cake for the Preakness Horse Race; this is no easy task - can Duff and his crew pull it off in time?
An amusement park wedding, a museum birthday and a gallery opening all require Duff's services, and the cakes are as unusual as the settings. These cakes are for kids and kids at heart.
Creating a cake for Jay Leno is the focus of this episode, and the kitchen location is pretty unbelievable. Duff also helps a restaurant celebrate a birthday, tutors some Brownies, and indulges himself while in Los Angeles.
A benefit for the local zoo takes up time for research and problem-solving, while other staff prepare an unusual groom cake, and Duff reconnects with an old friend.