CAKE PICNIC: A SWEET BUT BUMPY START.

During my time off, I took the chance to attend the much-talked-about cake picnic.

Cake Picnic has truly become a cake-tastic global sensation this year, and I was excited to finally attend one. 

After doing a little digging, I discovered that the very first Cake Picnic only started in April 2024 in San Francisco. Thanks to social media, the idea spread like wildfire, and now people all over the world are hosting their own versions.

For this event, I baked two cakes. One was a soft vanilla cake filled with caramel topped with fresh kiwi, and the other was a strawberry jam cake topped with fresh strawberries.

Since this was the organizers’ very first attempt, I don’t want to be too harsh, but honestly, I think the event could have benefitted from better planning. I dropped off my cakes, snapped a few pictures, and left to have dinner. Later that evening, I checked social media and noticed many people were also commenting on the poor organization.

Hopefully, the next Cake Picnic will be a smoother experience because the concept itself is absolutely delightful, and I’d love to see it done well!










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24 comments

  1. Your cakes look beautiful and yummy. I also attended the cake picnic and I didn't stay long cos there was no place to sit. Wish I knew you were there would have loved to meet you. 😊

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    1. Thank you so much, Adiaha. I’m glad you were there too, though I completely understand. I also felt the lack of seating made it a bit difficult to stay long. Such a shame we missed each other, it would’ve been lovely to meet you. Hopefully at the next one we’ll get the chance. 😊

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  2. I'm sorry it was a little off with the planning, but what a neat idea as a whole! I've never heard of Cake Picnic before! Both of your cakes look beautiful and I bet they were delicious!!

    Make Life Marvelous

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    1. Thank you so much, Ashley. The cake picnic is quite a new idea, and it was fun to be part of it even with the little planning hiccups. I’m so glad you liked the cakes, they were a joy to make, and yes, they tasted just as sweet as they looked.

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  3. I've seen videos of this event from different countries. Your cakes look beautiful and yummy. Love the quote.

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    1. That’s so nice of you, thank you. Yes, the cake picnic has really spread to different places. it’s amazing how popular it has become. I’m glad you liked the cakes and the quote, that means a lot✨

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  4. I would love to attend this cake picnic! Everything looks beautiful

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Thank you so much. It really was such a fun and colorful event. I hope you get the chance to attend one in the future. it’s such a sweet experience (literally and figuratively) 🍰✨

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  5. I was also there, an your cake was one of my top 5 cakes in that cake picnic. It looked expensive with the strawberry and kiwi. Truly, It was a bit of a letdown when the event didn't quite match the amazing concept, especially when you put effort to contribute your own delicious cakes.

    Hopefully, the organizers will take the social media feedback to heart and the next one will be a much smoother and sweeter experience.

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    1. Wow, thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. I’m so glad you enjoyed my cake and noticed the strawberry and kiwi topping. You’re right, the idea behind the event was amazing, even if the organization fell a little short. Fingers crossed the feedback helps and the next one turns out to be the sweet experience it deserves to be.

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  6. I didn't know there was an event such as a Cake Picnic! Your cakes came out great! Shame about the poor organization. Hopefully the organizers will get their act together for the next one.

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    1. Thank you so much. The cake picnic is quite a new event, so it was exciting to try it out. I’m happy you liked the cakes! Yes, hopefully the organizers will improve things next time. it really has the potential to be such a lovely gathering.

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  7. Hello! I confess that I didn't know about this new event: the cake picnic! I thought your two cakes were very beautiful. It's a shame that the organisation wasn't as good as these cakes deserve. Beautiful cake photos! Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. Hello! Thank you so much for your sweet message. The cake picnic is quite a new idea, and it was fun to be part of it even with the little hiccups in organization. I’m so glad you liked the cakes and photos that really means a lot! Wishing you a wonderful weekend too. 🌸

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  8. Your two cakes are really beautiful. I like the fruits topping. Lets be hopefully the next cake picnic will be better.

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    1. Thank you so much 😊 I really enjoyed adding the fruit topping, it made the cakes feel extra fresh and colorful. Yes, fingers crossed the next cake picnic will be much better.

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  9. What fantabulous cakes you baked, you are talented. It is a shame the event wasn't as expected. They should learn from this and do better next time.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed baking the cakes, so I’m glad you think they turned out well. Yes, hopefully the organizers will take the feedback on board and make it even better next time. it definitely has the potential to be such a lovely event.

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  10. I love the idea of a cake picnic! The cakes you baked look beautiful!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Thank you so much. The cake picnic was such a fun experience, and I really enjoyed baking for it. I’m glad you liked the cakes, it made the day even more special.

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  11. Your cakes look so delicious. I'm sorry the planning was a little off but it's definitely a fun idea.
    Julia x

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  12. Your cakes look really lovely! Hope the next cake picnic is better organized.

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