Cake Boss Season 7, Episode 17: Miss Richfield, Matryoshkas and a Melt Down

"LIVE: All in the Famiglia

In this 2-hour episode, the renovations to the original Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken are revealed. Buddy and the crew create a meat-themed cake for a butcher company in exchange for a side of beef. Also, an ice-fishing cake is created for a lake resort. Buddy makes a bet that he can catch a 10-inch fish that will be displayed in the cake. And, Buddy makes a classic cake for his son's fourth birthday. He also creates a "naked cake" (which is unfrosted) even though it is against his general principles.

Bridges, Beaches & Bad News

Buddy is asked to create a cake for a benefit for the Common Ground Foundation. Common and John Legend will be present, and will be performing Glory, a song from the soundtrack to the movie Selma. Buddy makes a replica of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Also, a couple wants a cake that combines the themes of beaches and farms, and Buddy finds a way. And, Mauro suffers a concussion when he falls in the bathroom, and is taken to the hospital.

Big Beast, Brownie Blunders & Back to Baking

Buddy is asked to create a cake to commemorate Singapore's 50th Anniversary. It should incorporate flavors that are typically used in Singaporean desserts. They create a Merlion-themed cake. Also, the Lisas note that the brownies in the bakery are not as moist as they should be. Buddy tries several variations and finally looks to an old recipe for guidance. And, Mauro returns to work.

30 min

Cake of Thrones

Buddy and the crew create a gryphon cake for a live-action role playing (LARP) group. Also, a globe-themed cake is created for exchange students who are about to return home. And, Mauro has lost weight and the famiglia helps him shop for new clothes.

Kid Crush & Carnival

Buddy helps his son Marco create a Valentine's Day cake. And, a client wants a Carnival-themed cake for her Brazilian restaurant, but the crew is confused by some of the requirements, which are given in Portuguese.

30 min

Sweet Chicken and Sweeter Revenge

Buddy and the crew create a large chicken and waffles themed cake to celebrate the first anniversary of a restaurant. And, Gabby and Marissa plot to play a prank on Frankie, who has pranked them so often in the past. Also, Buddy is asked to create a cake based on a picture of a monster that was drawn by a classroom of children.

30 min

Bacon, Banana and Bling

An Irish group creates "St. Piggy's Day" to link St. Patrick's Day and pork. Buddy and the crew create a leprechaun pig that includes candied bacon. And, Lisa says that the banana cream pies are not selling well, and Buddy sees that they are not being made the traditional way. He holds a bake-off between the traditional recipe and a new recipe. Also, Mary has the idea of creating a blinged-out clothing line for the bakery, and Buddy lets her try it.

30 min

Pizza, Petals and Pandemonium

Buddy and the crew create a cake in the shape of a 12-foot slice of pizza for a pizzeria's 110th anniversary. And, a florist asks for a cake with many flowers, but Buddy changes it to a cake with one large flower. Also, Buddy has to watch his sons and they are bored, so he handles the situation the same way his dad did when Buddy was a boy.

30 min

Hats, Hamantaschen & Head Baker

The Milliners Guild asks for a cake shaped like an Easter bonnet for the Easter parade. And, a Jewish group wants a cake with hamantash cookies for Purim, and Buddy experiments with new fillings. Also, Head Baker Joe asks Head Mixer German to fill in for him while he is away. German has to deal with Grace and Danny.

30 min

High Tea and Hot Rods

The owners of a British tea room ask for a cake for the (then-)upcoming birth of Kate and William's second child. The cake cannot be pink or blue since at the time the gender was not known. And, Mary's brother-in-law's auto body shop is celebrating its 30th anniversary and he wants a cake shaped and painted like a hot rod. Several construction issues must be overcome.

30 min

Lights, Camera, Cake

The Tribeca Film Festival requests a cake for the Filmmakers Arrival Reception. Buddy's wife and sisters are interested in helping to deliver this cake. And, a couple requests a cake for their daughter's Sweet 16 party. Since they are repeat customers, Buddy gives them something extra.

College, Cherry and Challenges

Joe and Grace's son Robert is graduating from Syracuse University and a cake is made for his party. And, the Essex (NJ) County Executive asks for a Cherry Blossom cake for the park. Also, a culinary student from England says he can make better cannoli than Buddy. The Boss accepts the challenge.

30 min

Everything Old is New Again

In segments previously shown during the season premiere, the Hoboken bakery is renovated and reopened. Buddy finds a message from his dad. And, the Hoboken Historical Society wants a cake to honor the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra's birth in Hoboken.

Mothers Day and Men in Uniform

Buddy makes a cake for Momma on Mothers Day. He is also anxious to find out what she thinks of the renovations to the bakery. And, the Navy requests a cake for the end of New York City Fleet Week 2015. Also, now that the kids are out of the house, Grace needs a hobby. She and her sisters try golf.

Best Buds and Baseball Gloves

Six friends are celebrating their 50th birthday together. The cake cannot be individualized so Buddy makes a cake with a layer for each decade. And, Buddy's son's baseball league wants a cake that will serve 800. Also, Mauro and Madeline's son Buddy C. learns CPR so he can help in an emergency.

Crabs, Communion and a Comeback Pastry

The owner of the Red Bank Marina wants a crab cake to celebrate the opening of crabbing season. He also wants the cake to move, which presents several technical challenges. And, Buddy makes a special cake for his son Marco's first Communion. Also, the crew makes zeppole and Mary and Madeline help to sell them on the street.

30 min

Windmill, Wedding Cake Twist, Winding Down

30 min

Picky Nikki, Fresh Catch and Date Night

30 min