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Massachusetts Bakery Sparks Outrage With Hitler-Birthday Cartoon Cake

6/5/2026

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Sweet Stuff Bake Shop, Norton, Massachusetts posted a cake that merged a cartoon character with Nazi symbols, drawing outrage.
Owner Melanie Barrick said the cake was commissioned for an employee whose birthday coincided with Adolf Hitler’s on April 20.
The bakery chose the cartoon version because the original design made her uncomfortable.
In a Facebook apology, the shop said it had not considered global feelings and that no ill-will was intended.

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Sweet Stuff Bake Shop, Norton, Massachusetts posted a cake that merged a cartoon character with Nazi symbols, drawing outrage.
Owner Melanie Barrick said the cake was commissioned for an employee whose birthday coincided with Adolf Hitler’s on April 20.
The bakery chose the cartoon version because the original design made her uncomfortable.
In a Facebook apology, the shop said it had not considered global feelings and that no ill-will was intended.