Netflix's new cake show about guessing whether cake is cake is ridiculous

EntertainmentStreamingNetflix’s new cake show about guessing whether cake is cake is ridiculousIs it Cake? is currently the number one show in the US on NetflixWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Is it Cake? is currently the number one show in the US on Netflix

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: Netflix)

Mikey Day in Is It Cake?

(Image credit: Netflix)

Netflixhas a new cake show where professional bakers create incredible replicas of real-life items, like clothing or food, and then a panel of celebrity judges has to guess out of a line-up of other items which one is the cake. It’s utterly ridiculous.

Is it Cake? began streaming onNetflixfrom March 18th and has quickly risen to the top of the streaming platform, currently the number one show in the US and number two show in the UK (at the time of writing). The reality TV series has spawned from a popular internet meme that circulated across Twitter, Instagram and TikTok a few years back.

Like many, I found it hard not to shout at the TV professing which one was really cake and which one wasn’t. My method was looking at the lighting of each and telling my partner how the shadows on that greasy sandwich wouldn’t reflect like…. and at that moment, that’s how I knew Netflix had got me again.

(Image credit: Netflix)

Is it Cake on Netflix

(Image credit: Netflix)

The best part of the show actually has nothing to do with the main premise. At the beginning of the episode, three professional bakers are chosen from a group of nine to make this week’s cakes. It’s during this section we get to find out a bit about their background, what cakes they’ve created in the past and what they hope to do with the winnings.

It’s very likeable and is heavily reminiscent of The Great British Bake Off. It doesn’t have the exact same charm and wholesomeness that the Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith show offers but still scratches an itch for any cake lovers out there.

I can already see a British show being made and personally, would prefer a different host. Mikey Day just doesn’t suit the style and is the weakest part, offering little to no laughs. Someone like Richard Ayoade would be perfect, just contemplating how we’re all wasting time and how he went to theatre school for this.

Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts

Naturally, the internet is obsessed with the concept. “This is the perfect show for where I am two years into the pandemic,” wrote one user. Another said: “Netflix is increasing its price and shutting off streaming for multiple houses and in return they gave us… a show where people guess if objects are cake or not…”

The bakers on #IsItCake are such a joy to watch. I’m literally rooting for all of them. pic.twitter.com/r3S1fQ8dKlMarch 19, 2022

Season one ofIs It Cake?tackles the likes of vegetables and bowling balls to rubber ducks and designer bags. You can watch all eight episodes on Netflix now.

Looking for more series to binge? Check out T3’s top picks for thebest shows to watch on Netflixfor the month of March, including a new Vikings prequel.

Today’s best Netflix dealsNetflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix

Today’s best Netflix deals

Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix

Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflix

Netflix

Netflix - Standard with ads

$6.99/mthView

$6.99/mth

/mth

atNetflix

Netflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflix

Netflix

Netflix - Standard

$15.49/mthView

$15.49/mth

/mth

atNetflix

Netflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix

Netflix

Netflix - Premium

$22.99/mthView

$22.99/mth

/mth

atNetflix

TOPICSnetflix

TOPICS

Samsung Galaxy S25 family leaked

Samsung Galaxy S25: every leak, rumour and spec we’ve heard before the launch eventThis is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets

This is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets

Astropad Bookcase – girl reading

This case turns your iPhone or Android phone into an e-reader, but there’s a catchActually, there are a couple…

Actually, there are a couple…

Kinda Pregnant on Netflix

Amy Schumer’s Netflix comedy will leave your jaw on the floorOne big taboo gets busted in Kinda Pregnant

One big taboo gets busted in Kinda Pregnant

With Love, Meghan on Netflix

Is this the most insufferable Netflix trailer of all time?Meghan Markle has a show coming

Meghan Markle has a show coming

Cassandra on Netflix

Netflix’s sci-fi horror series looks astonishing in full trailerCassandra looks like a slow-burn horror

Cassandra looks like a slow-burn horror

Zero Day on Netflix

Two-time Oscar-winner stars in Netflix’s new thriller seriesZero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix

Zero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix

It Follows

3 obscure horror movies to stream on Netflix and Disney+Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before

Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before

Cobra Kai S6 P3

One of Netflix’s most beloved series finally confirms when it will endCobra Kai’s final part gets a date

Cobra Kai’s final part gets a date

American Primeval on Netflix

Netflix’s huge new Western series gets a super-bloody trailerAmerican Primeval looks superb but violent

American Primeval looks superb but violent

Phantom Thread

One of my favourite movies ever leaves Netflix this monthPhantom Thread is a masterpiece

Phantom Thread is a masterpiece

Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox#

Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox