'Cake Boss' bakery in Hoboken gets a 'royal' visitor

Katie Colaneri/The Jersey JournalCarlo's City Hall Bake Shop staffer Joe McCourt, left, hands over 100 cupcakes to New Jersey's 2009 Cherry Blossom Princess and Jersey City native Naimah Terry this morning in Hoboken.Carlo's City Hall Bakery, home of the "Cake Boss," was paid a "royal" visit today.

New Jersey's own 2009 Cherry Blossom Princes Naimah Terry arrived at the bakery this morning on official business: to pick up 100 chocolate vanilla and vanilla fudge cupcakes for the New Jersey State Society's annual holiday party in Washington, D.C. tonight.

"It's a big New Jersey network of all the movers and shakers in D.C. and their staff," said Terry, 22, a recent Rutgers grad and lifelong Jersey City resident - until recently when she moved to Newark.

Although her duties as Cherry Blossom Princess ended in April, Terry maintains strong ties to the society and was charged with bringing the cupcakes which were donated by the bakery.

Terry is also a sometime fan of the popular TLC reality series shot at the Hoboken bakery.

"I'm a big jersey fan, so you gotta show love (for "Cake Boss")," she said.

Cake Bakery Dessert Experts

Nothing's worse than a dry, bad-tasting dessert. Yet, that's just what some people have gotten used to since more and more people are doing things on the go and waiting to the last minute to handle the details. So if you know you have a special party coming up that will call for a good dessert, take the time to contact your nearest cake bakery. Examine a few occasions where a tasty dessert is a must.

Wedding

At weddings, eating cake is a tradition. This is your special day and you want it to be perfect. That's why it's essential that you allow a reputable cake bakery to make your dessert. You want to enjoy tasting a moist and delicious dessert on one of the most important days of your life. Also, you want your guests to enjoy it too, so it's a good idea to try out a number of places until you find that perfect store that can make your dessert to your specifications. Furthermore, a good cake bakery offers delicious desserts and should also be able to create certain designs for you if you like.

Birthday party

It's not a birthday party if there isn't cake and ice cream. And while each birthday is special, there are some that are milestones. If you have a really special birthday coming up, such as having a daughter turn sweet 16, or another child turning 21, you want to have a special dessert. Furthermore, maybe the occasion is about you and you're turning 30, 40 or fabulous 50. Whatever the case, you want to trust a good cake bakery to handle the job. The highlight of most parties is the wonderful dessert at the end. Many places can follow a certain theme you may have going or also create a special dessert that's one of a kind just for you.

Anniversary

Many important moments are celebrated using dessert. So if you have a wedding anniversary, or another important day you want to remember, be sure to have a cake bakery make you a dessert that is sure to please. That's because there's a big difference between picking up something from a grocery store and going to a place that specializes in making desserts. Many of these places are family owned and that means they know how to do their job like the back of their hand. In addition, when going to a specialty shop for your dessert, you can feel confident knowing that you're getting a dessert made from scratch. So when that important anniversary rolls around, be sure to contact your local pastry chef or other professional so they can make a dessert as memorable as your anniversary.

Baby shower

Finding out you're pregnant is a moment you will never forget. That's why when it's time get have a shower, you must have an absolutely adorable-looking and delicious-tasting dessert. Many times, people go with cakes made with baby themes. But you also have other options such as fabulous cookies, pies and other desserts. A good cake bakery will know just what to create to ensure you have the dessert you've been hoping for.

Carlos Bakery of Cake Boss

We want your visit to the bakery to be a memorable one. Please be patient, as we have extra employees on hand to keep the line moving as efficiently as possible. As we approach mid summer the temperature outside remains very hot, we recommend bringing bottles of water to remain hydrated and a spray bottle with water to spray the little ones to help keep cool, as there may be a wait to enter the bakery. Also, dress accordingly for the weather. Thank you for your continued support. We promise we are worth the wait.

Buddy Valastro Cake

Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents. He was born in Hoboken, NJ and raised in an old fashioned Italian family.

At an early age, Buddy showed that he was a natural by displaying his amazing talent for baking and cake decorating. Aside from that passion, he loved spending quality time with his father as his apprentice. Countless hours were spent in the bakery where Buddy’s father, a master baker, taught him all his old world secrets of baking. They were best friends and dreamed that together that they would make Carlo’s Bakery a household name.

Unfortunately, at the age of 17, Buddy experienced the loss of his father, which led to more responsibilities being placed on Buddy’s shoulders. He showed how well he could shine under pressure by continuing to produce quality work. With the help of his family, Buddy has taken Carlo’s Bakery to new heights. His father’s recipes and Buddy’s innovative decorating and sugar art techniques have taken the business above and beyond his father’s wildest dreams.

Today, Buddy is an accomplished master baker and cake decorator and star of the hit TLC reality show Cake Boss. He's often asked to demonstrate, compete, and teach his craft around the country. In his 10,000 sq foot state of the art facility, Buddy and his staff turn out thousands of wedding cakes, specialty cakes, and pastries weekly. His award winning designs have been featured numerous times in different bridal and baking magazines. Carlo’s Bakery has also been featured in books, newspapers, such as, The New York Times, and television; most namely The Food Network. He and his cakes have also been featured on The Today’s Show, Good Morning America, The View, and HBO’s hit series, The Sopranos.

By uniting time-honored quality with modern innovative techniques, Carlo’s Bakery is rated among the best. Their distinct old world taste is hard to come by. This is what sets Buddy apart from other sugar artists. Buddy hopes to one day pass on his passion and knowledge to fifth generation members of the Valastro family and continue the Carlo’s Bakery legacy.

Buddy Valastro

Buddy Valastro is one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the United States. Master baker of Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken, New Jersey, Buddy is the cake boss.

He supervises a team that includes his mother, four older sisters and three brothers-in-law. And when you're working with family on a daily basis, there is bound to be a lot of drama. The Valastros know drama but and at the end of the day they also know love.

Cake Boss chronicles Buddy's over-arching desire to achieve his late father's dream of making Carlo's Bake Shop a household name with or without the help of his family.