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Detroit Bakery's 'Hideous' Easter Cake Sparks Viral Sell-Out

4/5/2026

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Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery, a Detroit bakery, posted a lamb-shaped Easter cake on Instagram as an April Fools' joke that drew over 4 million views.
The cake was described as hideous with bulging eyes and crooked teeth and led to a sell-out weekend for the shop.
Afterward, the bakery said the cake was not a biblical representation, thanked supporters, and later released a purchasable version, noting its appeal.

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Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery, a Detroit bakery, posted a lamb-shaped Easter cake on Instagram as an April Fools' joke that drew over 4 million views.
The cake was described as hideous with bulging eyes and crooked teeth and led to a sell-out weekend for the shop.
Afterward, the bakery said the cake was not a biblical representation, thanked supporters, and later released a purchasable version, noting its appeal.