Hoboken’s Cake Boss Launches New Show, 'Bake You Rich'

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro wants to pay his fame forward.

Valastro – who became a household name with his reality television series, “Cake Boss” – is launching a new series, “Bake You Rich,” the Food Network announced Tuesday.

The four-episode series kicks off on Sunday, April 14. Here’s how producers describe it:

“In each episode, four entrepreneurial bakers battle it out by whipping up their signature desserts that also impress aesthetically. Three bakers move on to the next round, where they present an innovative item they think will hit it big time in the bakery. Finally, in the last round, the remaining two must mass produce their item using professional machinery at Carlo's Bakery. It's a tough decision for Buddy and his advisors. Will the challenges be as easy as pie, or will the bakers crumble as they face difficult obstacles like machine meltdowns, mass production portion control, and last-minute recipe changes? One baker will have their dreams come true by the Cake Boss, as their winning item will be available to order on Carlo's Bakery website immediately following the episode.”

A rotating panel of judges will include Chad Durkin, Erin McGinn, Vincent Tubito, and Buddy's wife, Lisa Valastro.

“Bake You Rich is unlike any other baking competition, showcasing all the elements that are required for a top-selling bakery item, beyond creating a delicious dessert,” said Food Network President Courtney White.

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• See related article: Hoboken's 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro Joins NJ Hall Of Fame

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