Divorce Cake 1

by Kimberly A.

I had this idea from the famous Shanna Moaker divorce cake but specific to my friend's ex-husband, who was a musician. I was bringing it to a restaurant for her Divorce Party.

The purple trim is icing. The blood is red icing with some corn syrup to make it more liquidy to pour on cake. The cake topper is actually a store-sold bride dragging the groom but when separated it looked like she pushed him off the cake.

I smeared the icing to look like he fell of the cake and the bride smashed his guitars. This table centerpiece was a big hit!

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Divorce Cake 1

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by: Anonymous

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Thanks for all your input below!

Elad

P.S. I explained my decision for blurring the cake in THIS issue of our newsletter...
How Sad !
by: Anonymous

As I was looking for a cake for my granddaughter, I came across this one, and my heart was grieved that such a cake would be made.

Marriage is a very sacred thing that is a covenant before God and to break it up is bad enough but to make a cake this distasteful is more than awful.

I certainly hope that this does not become a cake that is praised. Your talents are wonderful in decorating the cake, it would be so good to use them for a much more better cause.
It is what it is!
by: Anonymous

While I agree with the guest that marriage is a sacred covenant, people do get divorced.

I've been blessed to find the right guy the first time and 19 years later I can say it isn't always easy but we made a promise "for better or worse"

I'm the child of divorce and it is sad but this is a site about people's creative cakes and if this fit the "celebration" it served it's purpose.

You are a very talented cake decorator and I'm sure you've made many for much happier occasions.
this cake rocks
by: Anonymous

Who knew a cake could be so controversial? No one is denying divorce is sad but the comments from the Grandmother are completely inappropriate. This is a cake web site for goodness sake!!! Back to the cake...This cake is clever and funny. Very creative indeed!
Distasteful
by: Anonymous

This is very disturbing! I understand that you may want to make light of the situation but divorce is such a serious tradgedy in one's life - its anything but light hearted and should be treated that way.
divorce cake
by: kirsty

this cake is so amazing and very funny
Awesome cake!!!
by: Anonymous

My God! Do you people have lives?
It's a cake for Pete's sake!

Awesome cake! Love it!
Right on Grandma
by: Anonymous

The grandmothers comments were not inappropriate. Divorce should not be taken lightly and be laughed upon, especially with a cake. The "cake" was decorative and unique. But could have used her talents elsewhere.
cool cake
by: Nat

I'm recently divorce, it was a shock and very hard to live through... but I came out stronger and I simply LOVE the cake... if it brought a smile to someone during of after the divorce (difficult time, with enough tears shed), then it serve it's purpose... to bad, I did not see this cake before, because I would have made one for myself!!!
Great work.
Fantastic!
by: Anonymous

I understand some people are a bit sensitive over the divorce issue but this brilliant, imaginative and inspired cake design could also be an "I'm sorry we argued" peace offering. I think it is a very clever and new idea not just for divorce. . . . it's funny! I'm definitely going to adapt it, I love it!
It's a cake people!
by: Traci

I'm sure this woman didn't want the divorce and didn't enter into it lightly...so make the best of it and move on....I LOVE THIS CAKE...its a friend making another friend feel better and laugh during a hard time!
WOW
by: Anonymous

This cake is AMAZING you are extremly talented...
Let's be realistic...
by: Anonymous

Yes, we may say for better for worse, but it really is a two way street. Most of us who have gone through this, didn't expect our mate to beat us, didn't expect our mate to cheat, didn't expect to be put down all the time, didn't expect our children to get hurt, didn't expect to lose our life savings etc etc...

People go through tough times that they didn't expect, and most do reach a point where enough is enough. Anything to lift that spirit up, is a good thing!

Plus, the cake is really creative and it IS a cake site after all. Keep up the good work!!!!
Wonderful cake!
by: VerotheGoddess

Your cake looks wonderful If I get divorced I am sure to have one like this, but with video games and military stuff ;-) marriage is a blessing but stuff happens no need to be down about it
Too Funny!!!
by: Dawn

I am a mom of girls ages 5 and 7. I am currently waiting for my divorce papers. In the middle of it all some times we do think exactly what your cake depicts. It is funny. People need to lighten up.
Love it!!!!
by: jennifer

I am a very happily married woman and I love this cake. I even married could sometime use a cake like this one!!! haha!!! Wish it was a real cake but love the fact that it has a heart shape on the top. my Friend is at the end of her very hard divorce and I will be using this Idea for her but it will be NASCAR instead of musician!!! thanks for the idea it ROCKS!!!
cake+divorce=reason to party
by: Anonymous

Yes yes divorce is sad and horrible. But it happens and sometime both parties are happy about it and ready to move on. My parents are splitting up after 20 years and having a divorce party, TOGETHER. I'm looking to make them a cake. Well this wont work, I'm sure my dad wont find it as funny, I may just make two. :o) Thanks for the inspiration, great work.
So Sad
by: Nicole

This is so sad to see. A wedding cake is a symbol of an ongoing feast that husband and wife partake in together. I cant believe someone has created such a macabre rendition of something so sacred.
amazing.
by: Simply

Wow. I agree w/ all the comments of marriage. but I am sure this person did not mean to make fun of marriage. While we praise marriage. Lets also remember that not all marriages are as Perfect as yours. & I seriously doubt it is perfect. If my friend was going through a divorce. i'd probably do the same thing. I'd even do it if I was going through one.
Amazing Cake. & Amazing Talent.
OM HOW FUNNY
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry, but I LOVE this cake! I wish I would have had one when my divorce was finalized from my abusive husband. GREAT WORK!
Awesome!!!
by: Livi

This cake is the coolest thing ever!! Great idea!! The other comment about the woman who was upset about it...chill out..its just a cake...if you dont like it then dont click on it to view it!!! Otherwise...my praises to the chef!@!
brilliant
by: jakki

this cake is fantastic keep up the good work!
I love America!
by: Laura L.

America is still free speech so no matter what you have the right to make the cake and show it and people have the right to like or dislike it. I think the concept is valid and the cake is not a bad thing!
Too cute!
by: Anonymous

What a creative cake!
Fabulous!
by: April

This cake is fabulous! Some people are GLAD to get divorced, and want to celebrate! To those people saying how distasteful it is - well don't make one. There are people out there who might think making a cake that looks like an animal is distasteful... To each his own.
Divorce cake
by: Anonymous

Why not? Divorce party I am having as soon as I have the papers. Some of us had drug addicts for husbands....so adios to my marriage and hello to a better life for the kids and I....

A cake...I sent it to my new found divorced friends...they will laugh.

Jewels
Celebrate and begin anew!
by: Really thought about it!

I'm a christian and I believe God can save any marriage with the cooperation of both parties. Divorce is what it is. So, if it takes cake to move on from a failed marriage...then celebrate and begin anew!...Sometimes, we have to swallow the truth....It's cute!

So Sad
by: Bernadette

Yes, I think we all can agree that marriage is a sacred bond, a partnership that should last "until death do us part". But, beside all that, the image this cake projects is very sinister. To wish such a horrible thing to happen to someone and celebrate it with a cake is pretty ugly. I can appreciate the pain, anger, betrayal and frustration that comes from divorce, and I'm am sorry for this persons obvious pain, but this is not the way to move on. He may be a creep, granted, but be bigger then that.
Killing someone isnt funny
by: Anonymous

I don't care about a divorce cake one way or the other. But making light of killing your ex spouse out of anger is not funny nor should it be acceptable on a cake! People were appalled when OJ Simpson and many other men and women have been accused and found guilty of it. If they made this cake people would be outraged!!!! I cant imagine friends standing around a table at a party and somehow finding this amusing. I have met people who were dragged through the gutter during a divorce and so were their kids. It is all sad and heartbreaking for anyone. BUT this specific cake with the blood on it has gone too far. I cant imagine what their children (if they have any) would think about their mother knowing and expressing their hurt about their father in that way. This is not someone who has healed from their divorce nor do I think it is a positive way to move past it! It will be interesting to see if someone else in the future will be able to create a divorce cake with more class, creativity, and dignity.
Before and After
by: Anonymous

I saw one of these types of cakes a few months ago (more on the comical side and not nearly as graphic)and felt that it was lacking in taste. That was when I thought I was happily married. Since then, I found that my marriage was a sham, have gotten separated and am now in the process of divorce, but I still feel the same...a cake such as this is incredibly negative. It just hits me the wrong way. I have definitely been down a very dark road filled with lots of tears, heartache and uncertainty,and I know I will feel a sense of relief when I am through with the process. But I won't be celebrating with a divorce cake.
haha
by: Anonymous

Perfect! I love it!
I am just killing myself with laughter here!
by: Heather

I love the cake. I wish I had it when I got divorced so I could have sent it to my Ex. Anyhow, there are so many other things to worry about complaining about other than a Divorce Cake. Are you making a divorce cake 2. Have it be a cake with a beach scene with the bride drowning the husband. That would be great to see, since I got married on a beach. Have a great day.
What is this site for?
by: Anonymous

I have a friend who is a professional baker and makes and decorate excellent cakes so I am going to show this too her. I think its amusing and decorated well. No I'm not pro divorce I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary in 15 days. Sometimes marriages end. But this is a site about cakes not about the social aspect of divorce.
divorce cake
by: Anonymous

I think a divorce party with a cake is a great idea; if it help put everything behind and start all over. BUT it can be done without the blood. Pushing the groom down the cake or some stairs on the cake would be great and breaking the guitars is awesome. I love it except the blood.
Hysterical
by: Anonymous

I was in a relationship for 15 1/2 years and I learned after our break up that People need to deal with their separations in their own way and I have to say, this is funny! I love to bake so this would be a great way to deal with the pain. But I must suggest not always does the bride be the painful one the groom should have some of her stuff on this cake and he should be on top! I LOVE IT !!!! Everyone has their own opinion
Very disappointing that you put this on your site and try to bring publicity to it.
by: Anonymous

Divorce is nothing we should be celebrating! You should remove it from your site.
Divorce Cake
by: Been There

I think it is awful! The blood, fallen husband and chaos of the scene is so bazaar! Divorce is nothing to celebrate ... it is a blowing up of the family and is a result of selfishness, disregard for children and unwillingness to compromise and keep commitments on both the part of women and men.

If you do a divorce cake, maybe focus on healing, not destruction. may of us have been burned by a unfaithful spouse (I have), but our focus should be moving on and forgiveness, not revenge!
It's Just A CAKE!!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

I understand the issue from both sides. No God does not condone divorce,but it does happen. He also does not condone SIN! but we still sin. Halloween is not God ordained, but most Christians celebrate it, some even changing the festivities to fall feast to make it seem that it is not really a Halloween celebration.

People have divorced from the beginning of time and will until the end of time. I am an ordained minister, but sometimes we can make a mountain out of a molehill. Like someone stated previously, It is ONLY a cake.

There are more serious and important issues to worry about than if a CAKE is appropriate.
Trailer Park
by: Anonymous

Very distasteful, no class, why all the blood?! Sure hope there were no children involved in this
consumption and divorce. Come on use your creative head - think a little!
Cooooollll
by: Anonymous

REally cool....I don't want to have this event either but what a cool fake cake.
It's Up To You
by: Anonymous

What do I think? I think it is up to you as to whether you host this or not. If it was my site I would not host this cake. I don't think there is good reason to encourage others to celebrate a failed marriage anymore than there is a reason to celebrate any other painful event. Glossing it over with a macrabe cake that shows hate for their former spouse does nothing to heal. It seems to me that it is just a display of bitterness. Yes, America is the land of free speech, but it doesn't mean that all speech is good and edifying. Shall we add to the decay of our society by making light of that which tears us apart?
LOVE IT!
by: Margaritaville Bound

17 years ago my high school sweetheart turned cheater & beater walked out on our 6 week old and I. My divorce from him made me a stronger person, and this one would have made a nice ending to my celebratory 'divorce luau' which was made complete by the main course-a pig roasting over an open spit, nicknamed by all party goers as....yes, the name of my ex! Life is too short, although I believe in 'til death do us part-he walked, not me. As I look back, I realize that I was lucky that he did, the abuse could have escalated-divorce is not a solution, but it is certainly better than raising a child in a hostile, unhealthy environment.
Life is short people! Celebrate it and all it hands you, good or bad. When life hands you lemons, grab the salt & call me, I'll be on my way with the tequila!
Divorce Cake
by: AnonyMouse

First of all - wonderful cake design, and beautifully executed (no pun intended). To the skilled decorator: Congratulations on a fantastic creation. Well done.

Secondly - People - this is a forum in which to showcase cake designs - ALL cake designs. This is NOT the appropriate area for discussing YOUR personal beliefs. Period. If you are unable to provide feedback of the CAKE itself without making a personal social comment on the ills of present day society, perhaps your views would be better suited to another forum.

Please, think about this on another level - if my personal belief system is against war, for example, does that give me the right to comment on current events underneath a submitted cake picture depicting a tank or an army truck?

Please let's just comment on the cake itself, and leave the social commentaries out of it.
It's a CAKE!!
by: Marie

I have had similar cakes made to order for several friends who have went through a divorce. I shared in their pains and helped them trade tears for laughter. Divorce rates are so high anyways...how many still consider it 'sacred' anymore? I do and my friends (all guys by the way) did when they stood in church and said their vows. The divorce cake is not a new concept for me, and the guys? They enjoyed their cakes and ate them too!!! Two have even remarried and going on 6 years now!! No damage done and it wasn't because of a cake. Cake is cake. I love cakes!
Not something I'd want to take a bite of!
by: LAJK

While divorce may be common and people want to "get over" the failed relationship this particular cake is pretty gross looking. It's obviously meant to be very nasty to the "groom" and I think anyone that could have that much hatred toward someone needs more than cake therapy! It's one thing to have a happy cake (good luck in your new life as you go forth) but this is just flat out obnoxious. What's next.... a coffin cake with a body inside for funerals? Or one for someone that's just lost a baby (pink & blue headstone)? What about something for getting fired or if your house burns down?
Also, If the bride and groom on this cake has been in reverse positions I'll guarantee lots more people would have found it offensive and sexist but it's okay to bash - in this case literally - the man (and no, I'm not male!).
Some wear white shoes with black hose
by: Anonymous

We live in a very FREE country and like my Dad always said; to each his own.
Tuff
by: Anonymous

Divorce is not easy for anyone, both parties included. I would have enjoyed a "new beginnings" cake when I got divorced. By the time the acutal paperwork came thru the anger was gone, just sadness, feeling failure and needed a desperate lift to start over again.
Great job!
by: Anonymous

Divorce IS a very nasty prospect and horrible thing to have to go through. But, humor has gotten me through a lot of bad times in my life, and I'm glad this lady found humor to help her through hers. Bit on the gross side with the blood, but I do see the humor!
Repulsive
by: Anonymous

It is sad that this chaos reflects the devastation divorce wreaks on families, especially children.

However, as a cake, I think the concept is just gross and I don't think blood or murder is appetizing or funny.
no need for the blood
by: Shell

I'm sure the cake could have been made without the fake Blood!
Don't like it at all
by: Christine

I am divorced and have been for 8 years, and over time my ex and I have become friends (mostly in part because of the kids). I can't believe that such a cake would exist - to be glad the divorce is over is one thing, but to make it about hate and hurting the other person - not what a celebration should be about!
thumbs up
by: AudraLM

I'm sorry to all of you are disgusted by the idea of the cake, I sympathize and do see your point, but I really like it! It gave me a good laugh and I passed it on to friends. I don't think the creator had any intention of insulting anyone or downing marriage. Life doesn't always work out the way we plan and we have to find some humor when it goes wrong to keep us sane.
If it gets ya through it
by: Alicia

Divorce is sad, yes, but it is a part of today's world. If a cake like this helps someone through something like this with a laugh, then I say more power to ya! It may not be for everyone, but to be able to look at a sad event (or not so sad for some people) such as divorce with a smidgen of a sense of humor about it can be cathartic. For those who don't like it, well, you don't have to have one. I'm glad that this site is open minded enough to include another category such as this.
LOVE IT!!
by: Anonymous

Oh my, what else can we say. The cake is very interesting. Hope I never have to have one.

And I agree with others, it was to make a friend smile when life was not so easy! Learn to relax and have some fun.
Leave off the blood
by: Anonymous

Well the idea itself is fine, I think it is funny and just like anything else people can take it or leave it. However... the bloody groom is kind of gross. Personally I would have kept the humor in it, maybe put the groom in upside down or missing altogether, but that's just me.
What has our world come to?
by: Tina Barnaby

Maybe the cake should ad broken hearts that are bleeding with agony to represent the children affected.
awesome cake
by: Anonymous

I love this cake!! man ppl need to loosen up and be more open minded... Divorce for some isn't the worst thing in their lives, sometimes its the best thing that has happened to them..
Get Over It
by: Anonymous

It's really no one else's business what goes on in someone's life. Sure, it's sad but if people are already divorced/divorcing, what harm can a cake do? I think it may be the blood more than anything that's upsetting to some people. I hope that if I were to divorce, I wouldn't want my ex bloody but who knows what happened between these particular two people?

Sometimes people do awful things to each other. If something as simple and HARMLESS as a cake makes a person feel even a tiny bit better - or even just bring a smile to his/her face - it's worth it.

Maybe they should just put a disclaimer on or below the cake: NO GROOM (or bride) WAS HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS CAKE. ANY SIMILARITY BETWEEN THIS CAKE AND REAL PERSONS IS UNINTENDED...BUT HILARIOUS! These people just need to move on - especially you, Grandma!
Divorce cake violent
by: Anonymous

I had a "Congratulations on Your Divorce" party. when my first husband and I divorced. I like the idea of an appropriately commemorative cake. Wish I'd had one! I DISLIKE the blood and violence depicted on this particular cake. Divorce happens (for better or worse), but I don't think hatred and violence are healthy ways to "move on". Moving on is the whole point of a commemoration of a divorce, isn't it?
Stuff Happens
by: Anonymous

Marriage should be a happy time but it doesn't work out for everyone. Sometimes people go through terrible things with their spouse so I don't judge. Nice cake. The blood may be a little over the top though... :-)
Macabre
by: Anonymous

Yes, divorce is a sad fact of life these days. Sometimes, it is necessary and even welcome, after a period of what might have felt like a little slice of hell. But, why all the blood and murder?

Seems like a large percentage of what comes on TV during prime time is all about murder and gore, and now enter a celebratory cake with the same?

We are constantly bombarded by these scenes. No wonder more and more children wind up either dead or orphaned by their parents who decided that since they couldn't get along, they should just kill each other, and maybe the kids too, just for good measure.

I think this cake is a sick, sad, sign of the times.
love it
by: Anonymous

Lighten up people, it's a cake. A funny one at that, and I feel bad for people who cannot see the off the wall humor in it. They must have very sheltered souls.
lol
by: Anonymous

LOL NOW THATS A FUNNY CAKE
Luv it!
by: Ronda

I think it's great and look forward to seeing more.
This is the place to respond to a social issue
by: Anonymous

Yes, this is the perfect place to discuss social issues if the object in which is being shown IS a social issue! If you posted a cake which had a war scene on it and it had little army men laying all over it with their heads blown off, their arms crushed, blood all over the cake AND something that looked like terrorists on it laughing or plotting out more death or the world trade center on fire then YES this is the place in which people should comment on the outrage of something so callous being celebrated or advertised!

The major problem with this cake is the fact that it depicts a woman pushing her ex-husband or ex to his DEATH! That is NOT something funny! If he was in the back of trash truck and she was driving it then fine no one is killing the other and there is a bit of humor to it! I bet too all you women who think this is funny would be OUTRAGED if it was a man pushing his bride off the top and she was laying on the bottom of cake in blood!

You can have the finest skills as a decorator but there are some cakes you just need to say NO to! Pass it up, there will be another one on the way to show off your skills AND to make money on!

It is NOT JUST A CAKE, it is about who you are, who you want to be, and what you are going to stand for!
Very Creative
by: Nicole

Very creative! I'll admit that the blood might be a little disturbing but if the cake brought a smile to the person going through the rough time (which divorces obviously aren't easy) then so be it. It served it's purpose! You can't mope around for the rest of your life, so if nothing else, you might as well try and get a laugh out of the situation. For some people, that's their way of coping.
Great idea
by: Anonymous

As someone who is going through a divorce, I have always loved the idea of "divorce parties" and a divorce cakes are a natural extension. People who are going through this need all the support, humor and perspective they can get. Those who don't see it that way have a right, but there are lots of us out there who would not have chosen divorce for all the world (I spent a year in counseling trying to convince my unfaithful husband to "work on it"), but here we are, trying to live with it while keeping some sort of sense of humor.

Great cake!
I'm disappointed and shocked
by: Anonymous

Wow, this one was a shocker.

I'm thinking this was a cake that shouldn't have been put onto your website. Sure you're going to get traffic from it, sure you got controversy which is going to lead to viral mention of your site.

And having a section for divorce cakes probably isn't such a bad idea. But still I wouldn't allow cakes like that particular one into your collection.

Sure its just a cake but what kind of message does it send?

That violence is OK? That husbands are always the bad guy in situations?

The fact that people are getting a kick out it shows just how far our society has degenerated. You have a right to capitalize on that I suppose but it sure shocked me that you would.
unfortunate
by: Anonymous

First off, I just want to make clear that I was "invited" to share my opinion regarding the "social issue" at hand here, by Elad.

That being said, I agree with previous posters calling it distasteful. Yes, divorce happens... but it is an unfortunate thing in general and I do not agree with the idea of celebrating something that destroys families. Do I think it destroys all families? No. But overall I think it is a horrible thing that few people benefit from. It should not be celebrated or encouraged by cakes like this.
Divorce Cake
by: Debbie

Thanks for making me laugh during a very difficult divorce. It was exactly what I needed and hits my feelings right on the head. It's good to know that although someone must fall off the cake in a divorce, the bride is still standing and still smiling.

Thanks! People need to lighten up - we're talking about a cake!
yes to divorce cakes / no to this cake
by: mary

I am not a fan on this particular cake. It depicts a murder! However I have no problem with you having a "divorce cakes" category as it something that happens in many peoples lives (just like weddings and birthdays and baptisms) and if the persons involved in it want to celebrate it then why not. I bet you will see new entries in this category that depict positive things about divorce too...this one I think bothers people because of the 'Murder' theme, not the divorce theme!
Great Cake!
by: Anonymous

This cake is great however I would probably make one that was more about kicking him out than actually killing him. (Some people might get an idea!) :)

Maybe an open door and her kicking him in the rear through it. Also there could be dead flowers, a bed with cobwebs on it etc. It could be macabre with bad marriage stuff, but the woman should definitely be smiling widely.

Your cake was great too, but these would be my ideas if I made one for me or a friend.
A divorce cake doesn't neccessarily celebrate divorce or imply marriage is disposable
by: kelly

Divorce stinks, marriage should last forever, but sometimes you choose your spouse poorly and even if you're willing to stick it out, they aren't.

Why not celebrate the fact that while you may have married a jerk, you can come out on the other side of a bad situation, be a stronger person and still have your sense of humor? (And learn from your mistakes and if you do remarry, choose more wisely next time!)
awful
by: Anonymous

I know that it's just a cake, but it says a lot about how society views marriage & divorce.
I think it's very inappropriate.
NOT Funny
by: Anonymous

Yes, it is just a cake. But honestly...this cake is disturbing!!! The fact that it appears as though she has KILLED her ex-husband is a little extreme! That's the part that bothers me. Whether you are christian or not, that should bother you!

People who make comments like "get over it, it's a cake", or "that is an awesome cake" I feel like are just saying that to be "different". Kind of like someone who is still in high school. When is murder something to joke about?

But that's just my opinion!
Awful
by: Anonymous

A beautiful cake that "celebrates" divorce and murder in one. Coulda' used your talents in a better way. Ugh. Awful.
It's a Cake
by: jay cee

The blood is a bit gruesome for me but I totally understand the sentiments behind it and appreciate it's creativity.

Kudos to coolest-birthday-cakes.com! You guys never cease to amaze and you're awesome!
Sad
by: Amanda

I think celebrating divorce in anyway is terrible. I think making it look like the groom was laying in a pool of blood is even more distasteful. So we are now encouraging spouses to do physical harm? I would hate if I was looking at this website with my children, which I have done in the past and came across this cake to have to explain how this is right or OK.
divorce cake
by: Anonymous

Yes, divorce is painful and tragic. We do not know how the person who received that cake was feeling. It may have been just want she needed. Each person will know if it is a situation that more tact is needed or if making light of it is ok. Everyone is different.

The cake is funny and well made not to mention sooo creative. Whomever made it knew the friend it was for would be OK with it. They were after all having a divorce party!
Different Strokes For Different Blokes
by: Anonymous

This is a funny looking cake. But it is a controversial piece only because you have people standing in two different corners about the subject matter, divorce.

The person who made this has a great sense of humor and good ability to put it together.

Im not a big cake fanatic but i say to each his own.

My personal opinion is that I'd never give this to someone who just got a divorce and is grieving about it. That would be very distasteful. But I'd give it to someone who was glad to finally separated with an "abusive" spouse. (Get my point?)

Note to the artist: Make one with the man pushing the women off the cake too because not all wives are saints either. lol..
Great Cake!!
by: Lilly

We all need to laugh, especially during difficult times. This cake would definitely bring a smile to my face.

Blessings,
Lilly
THIS IS A SAD CAKE IDEA.
by: Anonymous

I have made many cakes in my day and I would never make a cake like this. Divorce is sad enough but think of the many people who couldn't cope with the separation and the many children involved in one... it takes years to get over especially for the children.

I would never make a gravely cake either. Cakes are for enjoyment and kids of all ages love it. For births, baptism, holy communions, birthdays and weddings. This cake is to dramatic with blood and all, but that's only my opinion.

I ask you this then, would you make a suicide cake of someone who has committed it... I SURE DO HOPE NOT!!!
Misery for Dessert
by: Anonymous

Next, how about a "Death of your child" cake, or a "Wow!!! Cancer!!!" cake? I'm sure someone will feel good about being able to "smile, after all those tears."
NASTY!!!!
by: Anonymous

I find this cake very nasty. Even though a divorce now-a-day is part of our daily living - the cake sort of ...advocates the killing of your partner for whatever reason. I do not think it is funny at all or a master piece, it's rather disgusting. On the other hand any cake decorator can decorate a cake like this, so decoration is not a big deal but rather the "bloody killing" issue is.
Bravo to the divorce cake
by: Haidee

My husband and I celebrated when he divorced his first wife and have been celebrating ever since...after 17 years together, is it too late to get one of these cakes? What a fabulous idea!
one of the best ideas yet
by: missa

I think that a divorce is a very hard time but with a cake like this, it may bring a smile in place of a few tears. Please people its just a cake don't be so negative, if you don't like the idea then don't use it. For the rest of us who do rock on.
Divorce Cake
by: Anonymous

I love it, at that time in someone's life a laugh is needed! I'll use the idea!
Funny!
by: Heidi

Ok, the argument continues...

There are too many people with no sense of humour! While I agree that number of divorces in North America is growing rapidly and SOME people may not take marriage as seriously as they should, this doesn't make this cake any less funny. A lot of divorces occur for a reason; abuse, neglect, growing apart, whatever the reason, some people need to celebrate their feelings of liberation that come with divorce. While some people may be offended by this cake, the recipient obviously wasn't. And that is all that matters. If you don't like the cake, don't look at it.

The creator was very clever! I had that exact cake topper on my wedding cake! Although I hope that I will never have to split it up! LOL Alot of thought and time went into that cake and that should be all that anyone comments on. Leave the preaching for other types of websites... talk about the cake! It is fabulous!
Message to Elad
by: Anonymous

The controversial Divorce Cake has struck up a very heated argument on your site.

Now, I welcome discussion of any kind, provided both sides of the argument make concise, educated, and well thought out points. However, as this topic seems to be based more on one's own moral compass, I personally see no reason to continue this debate as it stands.

Dear Elad, as your wonderful site continues to grow and take on a life of its own, I would like to suggest a way of dealing with this, and other pictures that are sure to follow in time. Instead of posting cakes such as this in a general category where anyone is apt to stumble upon them, why not create a "CONTROVERSIAL" or "ADULTS ONLY" category in which one would be forewarned that some images may not be suitable for everyone. Perhaps even "by Permission only" clause (whereas you personally can grant the viewer access only after he/she complies with any necessary clauses).

We may not all agree on whether this cake in particular is acceptable, but I'm sure we can all agree that not everyone should be able to view it.
OH MY!!
by: MARRIED AND LOVING IT!

DISGUSTING and APPALLING TO SAY THE LEAST!! They could have at least made it without the gore. I do not think you should "celebrate" a sad occasion such as a divorce. Although you might want to put a smile on a person's face, you could do a better job by taking them out to dinner. You could even visit them and talk over coffee and COFFEE cake. NOT TO CELEBRATE WITH A PIECE OF BLOODY DIVORCE CAKE! This is distasteful and unnecessary!! It makes divorce a celebration of being broken apart and that your partner was killed!!BAD BAD BAD!!
Divorce cake
by: Anonymous

OMG... tooo funny.... I think this is great... I probably would not have added the fake blood, but I LOVE the idea! Great job!
Interesting cake!
by: Anonymous

I think unless you are going through the divorce you may feel the cake is in bad taste. People handle things in different ways, and if the relationship was abusive, maybe this was something that made her friend laugh and stop shedding tears. I'm sure she didn't start out her marriage with the thought she would be getting a divorce. We don't know her circumstances and so no one should be judging her about what she did for a friend. To each his own. As someone said earlier it is creative and she is talented and if you can't agree that is your choice.
To each their own
by: Anonymous

There are those who don't believe in divorce or find it terrible. I agree it is sad to hear about when someone ends up divorced, but everyone looks at it in a different view. To some they may be very glad to be out of the situation. So they want a way to celebrate, why not a cake? I think it is a great idea. A way to let it go and move on. Very creative.
Divorce Cake
by: Marge

I think this Divorce Cake was great except the blood. You can make a really nice cake and show a symbol of something with out killing someone. No wedding is that bad. It is only as bad as you make it. So, lose the blood and enjoy your new life.
A bit too far
by: Anonymous

Celebrating a divorce may be a good thing. It may help you get through a difficult situation, especially if you are in an abusive marriage. But, I believe it should be done with out the showing physical violence against the spouse (man or woman). This is going a bit too far.

Regarding the cake, creative idea but the blood is going a bit too far in my opinion.
The Divorce Cake
by: Anonymous

Yes. Marriage is a sacred, wonderful blessing in people's lives; however there is much more divorce going on these days then there are anniversaries. The cake is classic simply b/c we don't all have wonderful happy endings and nobody knows how difficult it is to go through a divorce - the cake could be therapeutic. LOL. Unfortunately, when things aren't done the traditional way - there will always be someone speaking up. Job well done! Very creative!
Black Widow is more like it
by: Anonymous

Take out the blood, and I may like it. But the way it is, I think not.

This would be a black widow cake, because that's the one that kills her mate. And this one is killing, not divorcing.

It would've looked better showing the guy outside the house with his guitars and suitcases, and the bride with a sign saying: "get out of my life CHEATER!"

Now that's what I call divorce.
Great Divorce Cake
by: Anonymous

There is a cake for everything else so why not for divorce, but I do think those who have been divorced are the ones who will find this cake great.
Now a days anything goes!
by: Anonymous

I like! A good way to vent! As I said anything goes now a day?
Great Cake
by: Anonymous

Okay, I'm married & hope it lasts forever, but, I don't see anything wrong with this cake.

Better to kill the groom on the cake than the
man who made you feel like killing in the first place!
Divorce Cake
by: Anonymous

Doesn't matter that it's a divorce cake... it's just gross.
Not Sure...
by: Anonymous

A divorce cake... Seems like there are sooooo many divorces today.. It used to be for better or for worse, now it's about... You're OK for right now, but when someone else comes along I like better, guess what?? YOU'RE OUT OF HERE!

If having a divorce cake makes them feel better, so be it... I truthfully don't care for the blood shed this particular cake shows...

Maybe something more in the line of a broken heart/ Butterflies, for better days ahead..
Terrible
by: Anonymous

Divorce is all around us, a part of life. I get that, but this is harsh and the blood is disgusting. I agree that talents and time could be better spent on something more positive. Like a new hot man for the divorcee to cheer about! Not against the idea of a divorce cake, just the blood etc.
yum
by: angelick

Although I am very happily married, I think it's a cute cake! I read some of the comments below, and I can understand why people would detest the idea of a divorce cake. Unfortunately, the reality of it is, divorces DO OCCUR. Why not celebrate your freedom again? Is someone supposed to just sit and cry their eyes out and not live again? Ya right. I think it's a funny cake, and I like it. Great work.
Cool!!!!
by: Lizette

The cake is has a funny and charismatic touch to it....nice job!
Sad reflection of Society
by: Lisa

I see this is a sad testament from our warped society. I have lived through the Trauma of divorce. It is nothing worth "Baking a Cake" for!! Ever!!

This cake should be in the Wax Museum of Horrors!! Divorce is Horrible!!! Not something to be celebrated!!

The cake appears to advocate Violence and destruction.

I think it should NOT be a category on your Web site.
GREAT!
by: Debbie F.

I am happily married for 10 Years and I think this cake is great!
Wow!
by: Anonymous

This cake really would be a great thing to have at a party as a gag! I love it! As long as everyone took it as a joke and did not get upset of course!
Brilliant
by: Anonymous

I think that this is such a great idea. I do believe that you should celebrate divorce and since I am in the process of this myself and really looking forward to it. I plan on having a party when I am finally divorced and the cake is such a wonderful idea.
Good idea, too graphic
by: Anonymous

I think it is a good idea, however I think this one takes it a bit too far, its too graphic.
A good idea!
by: Anonymous

I like the idea of a divorce cake. Divorce makes people depressed and its good to have a cake to eat to help ease your pain. Yeah, it may be a bit gorey, but I'm sure this cake was intended to cheer up someone who has a sense of humor and would not be offended by the subject. If it were from me to my best friend or the other way around, I wouldn't think twice about the appropriateness of this cake because I know that she would find the humor in it! It depends on who the cake is for. Its not for everyone... I know it would be inappropriate for half of the people on this page!

My husband would like this cake. He got divorced by his cheating wife who left and took his kids away... it was sad for him, but he was happy to be free from someone who had no love or respect for him. Its not like HE would actually kill her, but I can see how it would be humorous if the bride was down in a pool of blood, only under the circumstances that the bride was the one who fowled up the marriage!

I think with the combination of what kind of person you are and the circumstances of the divorce, its appropriate to help someone cheer up! Adults only though. I think that while I am amused by this, it would be confusing and damaging to a child who is not old enough to understand the irony. Also, I read many comments about how this shouldn't be publicized on the internet. OK, are we forgetting that there are naked people in videos and photos doing unimaginable things all over the internet! This is pretty innocent when you start thinking about the overwhelming amount of smut at the click of a button.

And in conclusion, why would anyone make an "I lost my baby" or "I have cancer" cake? You make a good point, but that's a little drastic. Again, only for people with a sense of humor and the ability to take a joke!
About time!
by: Anonymous

A friend of mine had a divorce party - not all marriages work out - this would have been a great cake to have there! Sometimes people are better off getting out of the marriage, and this is such a good idea to bring smiles to the faces that would otherwise be shedding tears. Well Done. Its a pity some other people are criticizing your work - they need to wake up the the 21st century.
Sickening!
by: Anonymous

This does not look like a divorce cake to me. It is tasteless and unnecessary!! Just flat out GROSS

What is wrong with you people, how could you find humor in something like this?
This is all wrong!
by: Anonymous

To me marriage is a gift from God! What God has put together let no man take apart. If you ever feel that you must get a divorce then why would you want to celebrate it with a cake like this.

I personally don't like this and it is wrong and I would not put this on my website. I would not want this kinda of cake to ever be known. This is my view and my comment.

The only way a marriage will survive is if you have God first in your marriage. And if you do and you put your marriage in his hands then you will not have the need for this kind of cake.
Disturbing
by: Anonymous

I agree that this is a disturbing cake. A murder is not something to be celebrated. This is not just a "divorce" cake, but a woman killing her ex. I think the humor is lost with the image of the groom in a pool of blood. Try being less graphic if you want it to be humorous.
love kit
by: tammy

geeze guys...its all in fun.
Idea - Great, Cake - not so much (for me)
by: Anonymous

I was e-mailed this article talking about a divorce cake. I was intrigued, since I was just invited to a divorce party, and thought I may make a cake to take. I was shocked to see this cake. It is a little shocking, the groom in blood. I think the idea is fine, divorce happens. I tend to have a dry sense of humor and just about anything goes, but the blood? Then again, I don't really know the circumstances around this particular ex-couple. The cake itself is done very well though.
Its a Winner
by: Sonja

Great cake, for the person that added the comment how children suffer during divorce.

The grief suffered is worse for children staying in a family that is dysfunctional.

This cake is great and celebrates the power that a woman feels in letting go of the guilt and sadness and generally getting on with life. We can't all live a fairy tale or lie.

In the end its just a cake.

Live life, love yourself and others and laugh if you spend your life saying tutt tutt you miss a lot. Nice work I say.

Sonja from Australia
Edible Art
by: Clay

Whatever your opinion is on this cake, you have to say this defines the concept of 'Art' at its finest.

It invokes an emotion, whether it is of laughter, sadness or whatever. It has raised a lot of controversy and possibly some reflection of ourselves as a society. One of our long held beliefs, which has become over time a sacrosanct institution, in part due to the image portrayed by Hollywood and our media is showing signs of decay.

With divorce rates climbing to over fifty percent maybe we as a society should reexamine this institution and see how we can mitigate the direction that so many marriages are going instead of the way we try to ignore it with the belief that it will never happen to me.

Maybe we should make marriages tougher and divorces easier.

Whatever, it gave me a laugh! From many a woman's point of view, a vent of all the perceived injustice suffered. From many a man's point of view at the time of divorce, poor sap never knew what hit him!
TOO FUNNY
by: Anonymous

OMG - The people who are outraged need to get a life! It's a funny cake. These people need a sense of humor! I love it!
GROSS!
by: Anonymous

This is a murder cake, not a divorce cake. I take my kids to this site and recommend to my scouts for our cake decorating contest. Is this really something you would want a kid to see? Grow up. Divorce is part of society, murder should not be.
Pretty funny
by: Anonymous

hopefully I'll never need one but it is funny
Divorce cake
by: Tammy V.

It is just a cake! It is going to eaten anyway. I bet it is fun and somewhat healing for the person who wants it.
pure genious...
by: Anonymous

Brilliant! I'm sure he got what he deserves!
hypocrites
by: Anonymous

Each of you that has decided to impose your moral values on this poor woman's cake are hypocrites.

Marriage is sacred. God tells us to love and be kind to each other. Do unto others... Would you want someone to criticize you like that in public? Why do you need to try to publicly disgrace her? Doesn't God say "Do not judge" How dare you?

And the fact that it depicts murder... HELLO... Everytime we walk in church we look at a great big statue of Jesus being murdered.

Give me a break! Stop being self-righteous hypocrites and call this cake what it is... ART!

:) Kudos to the artist