Duff Goldman
He's a world-class pastry chef and a Food Network judge and host.
All About Duff
Duff Goldman is a chef, artist, entrepreneur and television personality. Duff’s first major foray into television was on the hit Food Network show Ace of Cakes, which took place in his famed Baltimore bakery, Charm City Cakes. Duff has also starred in several shows on Food Network, including Ace of Taste, Cake Masters, the Baking Championship series, Dessert Games, Buddy vs. Duff and more. Duff is a New York Times bestselling author who penned his first-ever cookbook for kids, Super Good Baking For Kids, which was released on September 29, 2020. He has also released two other books, Duff Bakes and Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes. Duff opened his first business, Charm City Cakes, in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002. Inspired by his passion for facilitating creativity in others, Duff soon thereafter founded and developed Duff’s Cakemix, a DIY cake and cupcake decorating studio located in Los Angeles. Duff lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
The Latest on Duff
Duff Goldman Threw a Tea Party for His Daughter's Birthday Jun 8, 2026
Pastry chef and girl dad Duff Goldman whipped up the sweetest sweets for his daughter’s very first tea party.
New Series 'Food Network's Top 10' Delivers Craveable Dishes From Across America Apr 21, 2026
The best bites in the U.S. — and the secrets behind what makes them so good — are soon to be revealed.
Of Course Duff Goldman Gives the Best Dad Advice Apr 16, 2026
We should've known the "Baking Championship" judge would be a go-to for expert-level dad advice.
Duff Goldman Shares Why 'The Ultimate Baking Championship' Is a Pastry Chef Playground Mar 25, 2026
Duff sat down with Food Network to give a behind-the-scenes look at the pastry chefs, judges and challenges that make "The Ultimat …
Meet the Pastry Pros Competing in 'The Ultimate Baking Championship' Season 1 18 Photos
Sixteen of the nation's most elite bakers will go head-to-head for a chance to win $50,000 and the coveted gold medal.
Watch a Sneak Peek: Top-Tier Pastry Chefs Battle It Out in 'The Ultimate Baking Championship' Jan 30, 2026
Duff Goldman is judging and Jesse Palmer is hosting. Food Network has all the details.
The Sweetest Siblings Moments From 'Baking Championship: Next Gen' 13 Photos
Kids say the most enchanting things — especially when baking, apparently.
Meet the Teams of Siblings Competing in 'Baking Championship: Next Gen' 1 Photo
Get ready for Baking Championship: Next Gen where 12 sets of young sibling teams will compete to win $25,000.
Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Holiday Baking Championship' Season 12 Oct 21, 2025
The new season premieres November 3 on Food Network.
Get Ready for More Than 50 Hours of Food Network Holiday Programming 9 Photos
Freshly baked holiday shows are coming our way. Food Network has all the details.
Every Jaw-Dropping Creation from Season 1 of 'Super Mega Cakes' 13 Photos
From larger-than-life Supermans to museum-worthy architectural wonders, these cakes push the boundaries of baking.
Get to Know W.I.S.C., the Cheeky AI Host of 'Super Mega Cakes' Jul 9, 2025
A first for Food Network, super-computer host W.I.S.C. has a spunky personality (and an analytical "brain" to boot).
An Interview With the Super-Awesome Host of 'Super Mega Cakes,' Duff Goldman Jun 2, 2025
Food Network sits down with pastry chef Duff Goldman to learn about his hardest baking competition yet.
Duff Goldman Stars in a Supersized Cake-Making Competition: 'Super Mega Cakes' May 9, 2025
Team Duff battles six teams of elite cake artists in Food Network's biggest cake build competition ever. Here's everything you nee …
All About Duff Goldman May 8, 2025
Learn more about Duff Goldman, world-class pastry chef and host of Food Network's "Ace of Cakes," "Cake Masters" and more.
'Spring Baking Championship' Judges Dish Their Most-Important Baking Tips 10 Photos
Need some help with your baking skills? Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Lorraine Pascale share simple baking tips with Food Network …
Disaster in the Kitchen: Epic Fails From 'Spring Baking Championship' 12 Photos
With challenges as tough as these, even the most skilled contestants can turn out a bad bake. Food Network shares the best Spring …
Get to Know the Bakers Competing in 'Spring Baking Championshiop' Season 11 14 Photos
A baker’s dozen of incredible pastry professionals is facing the most epic culinary challenges yet for the chance to win $25,000 a …
Watch a Sneak Peek: All the Details on 'Spring Baking Championship' Season 11 Jan 28, 2025
Spring Baking Championship returns on Monday March 10 at 8|7c. Food Network has all the details.
Meet the Competitors of 'Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals' 13 Photos
Season 13 of Food Network's Kids Baking Championship is all about Amazing Animals. Get to know the 12 young bakers competing for a …
The All-New Season of ‘Kids Baking Championship’ Has a Special Theme Nov 20, 2024
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown will host Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals. Here's everything you need to know.
2 Weird Ingredients That Will Give You the Most Tender Cake Ever Mar 11, 2020
Duff Goldman shares his secrets.
Could Duff Goldman’s Aunt Hedy’s Kugel Stand Up to My Bubbie’s? Dec 18, 2019
His class proves that the best kugels are a family affair.
Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman Battle to be Crowned the Undisputed King of Cake Jan 17, 2019
The baking begins Sunday, March 10 at 9|8c!
How to Make a Snowman Cake — Duff's Sweet Spot 2 Photos
Follow Duff Goldman's step-by-step process for making an impressive snowman cake, complete with a smoking pipe.
How to Make Marshmallows — Duff's Sweet Spot 2 Photos
Follow Duff Goldman's step-by-step process for making homemade marshmallows for his indoor s'mores dessert.
Duff Goldman's Favorite Foods 10 Photos
Get to know Duff, a Food Network chef, baker, competitor and more. Ahead, Duff shares his favorite foods (and even a family recipe …
King of Crab: Duff Goldman Apr 24, 2015
Duff Goldman has a sweet spot for Maryland crabs. He tells Food Network Magazine how to catch and cook them like a pro.
The Creative Cakes from Charm City Cakes 0 Photos
See some of the unique and unusual cakes that get created every day at Duff Goldman's bakery.
Recipes from Duff's Sweet Spot 23 Photos
On Duff's Sweet Spot, Holiday Baking Championship judge Duff Goldman offers his spin on the competition's challenges.
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