Birthdays often involve traditional cakes, with layers of sponge and icing. But what if the birthday celebrant isn’t fond of cakes? A woman recently came up with a creative alternative for her husband, a biryani birthday cake. Her inventive idea has taken social media by storm, capturing the hearts of food lovers and inspiring many.
Skipping Traditional Birthday Cakes, Woman’s Biryani Cake Goes Viral
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The viral video, shared on Instagram by digital creator Sharmila, features a unique birthday ‘cake’ that reflects her husband’s love for biryani. Instead of a conventional cake, she crafted a biryani ‘cake’ topped with succulent chicken pieces, boiled eggs, and crispy onions. The video captures her husband’s reaction as he beams with delight, holding the biryani cake in his hands. The text overlaying the video reads, “PoV: When husband loves biryani more than cake.”
The video quickly gained traction online, racking up over 3 million views. Viewers were both surprised and impressed by Sharmila’s innovative creation. Many praised her for thinking outside the box and catering to her husband’s unique tastes. Comments flooded in, with one user suggesting, “You should have put biryani gravy on it and then pulled up. It would have been a perfect pull-up cake.” Others echoed the sentiment, with one remarking, “Now this is the kind of cake I want for my next birthday,” while another chimed in, “Perfect cake for biryani lovers.”
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Unconventional Birthday Celebrations
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This viral moment isn’t the only instance of unconventional birthday celebrations making waves on social media. Rohith Abraham, an Indian record producer, singer, and songwriter with over 42,000 Instagram followers, recently shared a video of his mother’s birthday. In the video, she cuts into a biryani dish instead of a traditional cake.
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In a similar vein, a video that went viral in April showcased a man celebrating his birthday with a papaya instead of a cake. The scene is set with typical birthday decorations—banners, balloons, and a table adorned with a large papaya. As his family sings “Happy Birthday,” the man slices into the fruit, symbolising a healthier approach to birthday celebrations.
Happy birthday @CodyLawniczak😉 #Burgercake pic.twitter.com/VFlLHiOmt6
— Freddie Gibbs (@frankurbaniak06) February 23, 2015
Happiest Birthday to THE Jered Rolves. Yay for not having to sit at a track meet on your birthday. #TacoTuesday #tacocake pic.twitter.com/1m9IlE43p3
— Jess Rolves (@JessRolves) April 2, 2024
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— 🌸 Mom, the Overseer 🌸 (@momtheoverseer) December 12, 2023
That time when your wife serves a Heart Shaped #MaggiCake after a long fight… @JagrutiBanka pic.twitter.com/VK3AVpBXQw
— Ankush Agrawal (@Mac_Ankush) October 13, 2019
The list continues with instances of people celebrating special occasions with Burger cakes, maggi cakes, taco cakes, and pizza cakes. These aren’t your traditional cakes. Instead, they’re inventive takes on birthday treats. These inventive creations are perfect for those looking to celebrate in a unique and playful way.
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Whether it’s a biryani cake, a sugar-free dish, or a papaya, these unique alternatives are a testament to the love and thoughtfulness that goes into making someone’s special day memorable. As these trends continue to gain popularity, it’s clear that the traditional birthday cake may soon face some tasty competition.
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