What is Is It Cake? about?

‘Is It Cake?’ is a culinary competition series that ventures into the world of hyper-realistic cake design. The show gathers a group of skilled cake artists who face the challenge of creating cakes that are convincingly disguised as everyday objects. From handbags to sewing machines, the artists employ their sculpting, painting, and baking expertise to produce astonishingly lifelike confections. A panel of judges, and often celebrity guests, are presented with the task of discerning whether the objects presented to them are genuine or cake imitations. This deceptively simple concept tests the confectioners' technical abilities and creativity, as each episode unfolds in a contest format with various elimination rounds leading to a final winner. ‘Is It Cake?’ connects with viewers by combining the artistry of baking with the intrigue of optical illusions, making for an entertaining show that taps into a broader cultural phenomenon.

The first episode of Is It Cake? aired on March 18, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on March 29, 2024.