Buddy vs. Duff will pit both pastry masters against each other in a series of challenges meant to test all facets of their profession. Each episode will see them first take on a Bake-Off challenge to test their baking skills, followed by a Cake-Off challenge to let them showcase their creativity and decorating chops. Food Network regulars Sherry Yard and Keegan Gerhard will serve as permanent judges, while guests from magicians Penn & Teller to baking expert and Cupcake Wars judge Florian Bellanger will rotate through the third chair.