Ep 5. Ships, Sonograms, & Sister Drama

In season 4, episode 5 of Cake Boss, titled "Ships, Sonograms, & Sister Drama," viewers are taken on a journey through the bustling Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey as Buddy Valastro and his team tackle multiple orders in one day.

The episode begins with Buddy working on a unique birthday cake for a client who happens to be a captain of a ship. The client has requested a cake that resembles her boat, complete with edible wheels and windows. As the team works on crafting the perfect cake, they run into some challenges, including creating life-like propellers out of sugar and balancing the cake to ensure it doesn't tip over.

Meanwhile, Buddy's sister, Grace, is preparing for her sonogram appointment. The entire family is excited to find out the gender of her baby, and Buddy is hoping to use the cake they make for the reveal. However, Grace's husband is reluctant to find out the gender and wants it to be a surprise, causing some playful sibling banter between Buddy and Grace.

As they work on the boat cake, a last-minute order comes in for a wedding cake that needs to be completed in just a few hours. Buddy assigns the task to his sister, Mary, and niece, Daniela, but tensions rise as they butt heads over the design and execution of the cake.

With both the boat and wedding cakes in the works, Buddy receives a call from a regular client who needs a cake for their daughter's dance competition. Buddy agrees to take on the order, and the team is once again pushed to their limits as they work on multiple cakes simultaneously.

As the day wears on, tensions come to a head between Mary and Daniela, and Buddy steps in to mediate the situation. In the end, they are able to work together and successfully complete the wedding cake.

Finally, after a long day, Grace returns from her appointment with some exciting news. The family gathers around as Buddy reveals the gender of the baby with a specially made cake. The episode ends on a high note as the family celebrates the new addition and the successful completion of their cakes.

Overall, "Ships, Sonograms, & Sister Drama" offers an inside look into the fast-paced and demanding world of Carlo's Bakery, and the Valastro family's ability to work together and overcome challenges. With a mix of exciting cake designs, sibling rivalry, and heartwarming moments, this episode is sure to satisfy Cake Boss fans.