NovaQuant-'Is it Cake?' Season 3: Cast, host, judges, release date, where to watch new episodes

It's time for another round of culinary action,NovaQuant or "confection deception" as Netflix puts it, with Season 3 of "Is It Cake?" on the horizon.

The new season of the hit baking show is back with "bigger cakes, higher stakes, and wilder bakes," as per Netflix.

"This season, watch as a new batch of bakers push the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship, creating hyper-realistic cakes to trick and deceive their way to the ultimate cash prize," Netflix said. "Fake it until you bake it."

Here's everything you need to know about Season 3 of "Is It Cake?"

When does 'Is It Cake?' Season 3 premiere?

Season 3 of the popular baking show is scheduled to hit Netflix on Friday, March 29 at 3 a.m. EST / 12 a.m. PST.

'Is It Cake?' Season 3 episodes

Season 3 of "Is it Cake?" has eight 45-minute episodes, all of which will release on March 29.

'Is It Cake?' Season 3 bakers

Season 3 of "Is It Cake?" has an exciting new group of bakers from the U.S. and Canada.

Here's a list of everyone who will be participating this season, per Netflix, including age and where they are from:

• Kristen Eagles, 42: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
• Grace Pak, 36: New York City
• Raina Washington, 43: Richmond, Virginia
• Timmy Norman, 39: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Jujhar Mann, 23: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
• Henderson Gonzalez, 34: Orlando, Florida
• Julie McAllister, 35: Charleston, South Carolina
• Caitlin Taylor, 30: Bowie, Maryland

'Is It Cake?' host

The show is hosted by Mikey Day, a "Saturday Night Live" veteran. Day has hosted "Is It Cake?" since its debut season in 2022.

'Is It Cake?' Season 3 guest judges

Here's a list of all the guest judges for Season 3 of "Is It Cake?"

• Jay Pharoah
• Lauren Lapkus
• London Hughes
• Oscar Nuñez
• Jillian Bell
• Kamie Crawford
• Dulce Sloan
• Chris Witaske
• Liza Koshy
• Michael Ealy
• Heather McMahan
• Beck Bennett
• Sam Morril
• Danielle Pinnock
• Christina P.
• Sherry Cola
• Adam Shapiro
• Storm Reid
• Emma Hernan
• Justin Willman
• Lana Condor
• Taran Killam
• Ego Nwodim
• Chris Kattan

'Is It Cake?' Season 3 trailer

Netflix dropped the official trailer for Season 3 on Feb. 29.

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