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For the finale, pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman head to the Food Network Kitchen to create their most heartfelt and monumental creations yet -- chocolate desserts to conceal engagement rings for two surprise proposals.

Buddy vs. Duff

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Kicking things off in the bake-off challenge, pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman have to handle the morning rush at Los Angeles' iconic Randy's Donuts drive-thru.

Donuts and Magic

Duff Goldman brings Buddy Valastro into his world of fine dining with a challenge to create elegant plated desserts; in the cake-off, Buddy challenges Duff to create a cake for celebrity event planner Slomique Hawrylo's bridal fitting event.

Wedding Wars

Pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman put their skills to the test making pies that are delicious and beautiful enough to impress the judges.

It's a Dog's Life

Master pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in a battle of carnival treats, pulling out all the stops to create the ultimate sweets to satisfy a crowd of hungry amusement park patrons.

Carnival and Bollywood

In the first of six bake-off challenges, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman must make their most beloved family recipes; the chefs create car-inspired birthday cakes for celebrity gearhead Richard Rawlings.

The Battle Begins

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Elite bakers Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in an epic baking battle for the chance to be crowned the undisputed king of cake; the 6-week competition will challenge every aspect of what it means to be a true pastry artist and cake master.

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