Introduction to Unique Gender Reveal Cakes
Just when you thought you had seen every type of gender reveal possible, a Brazilian baker dreamed up one more. Taisnara A. Pedruzzi, who owns Taisnara Bolos in Vargem Alta in Brazil, captured the internet’s attention with gender reveal cakes that simulate labor and delivery — both in vaginal and C-section forms.
The Concept and Creation
This mom of three, who specializes in hyperrealistic cakes, communicated with TODAY.com via email translation. "The first one I made was at the beginning of last year, for the gender reveal of our baby who was on the way. He is now 8 months old," Pedruzzi writes. Her C-section cake requires parents to use a knife to make a careful incision underneath the mom’s belly. Then they pull out a tiny figure, connected to the cake by a paper "umbilical cord." The baby has either a pink or blue heart to indicate the gender of the baby to come.
C-Section Cake Details
In the year that followed, the Instagram video gained 3.4 million likes and many spirited comments, from "traumatic" to "fantastic." Due to popular request, Pedruzzi created a gender reveal cake that simulated a vaginal birth.
Vaginal Birth Cake Details
In this cake, the mom character is wearing a dress. When a future parent presses gently down on her belly, a baby (and a gooey substance that represents "amniotic fluid") slides out of the hem of her dress along with a baby with a pink or blue heart. Comments were a bit more negative than they were for the first cake. One viewer wrote, "I’d rather actually give birth than see this again."
Reception and Impact
Pedruzzi is unfazed by any internet negativity and appreciated the orders that the gender reveal cakes generated. In fact, the video was so popular that she made a step-by-step video showing how to create the design and she says it has encouraged other pastry professionals to follow suit. "There were some comments criticizing the cake, but it’s not possible to please everyone," she shares.
Conclusion
The unique gender reveal cakes designed by Taisnara A. Pedruzzi have certainly made a splash on the internet, garnering both praise and criticism. However, they have also inspired creativity among other bakers and provided an unconventional way for parents to reveal the gender of their child.
FAQs
Q: What inspired Taisnara A. Pedruzzi to create these unique gender reveal cakes?
A: The first cake was made for the gender reveal of her own baby, who is now 8 months old.
Q: How do the C-section and vaginal birth cakes work?
A: The C-section cake requires a knife incision to reveal a baby connected by a paper umbilical cord, while the vaginal birth cake involves pressing on the belly to release a baby and amniotic fluid from under the mom’s dress.
Q: How did the internet react to these cakes?
A: The cakes received a mixed reaction, with some finding them fantastic and others traumatic or preferring not to see them again.
Q: Did the reaction affect Pedruzzi’s decision to continue making these cakes?
A: No, Pedruzzi was unfazed by the negative comments and appreciated the orders and inspiration the cakes generated for other bakers.
