In the video, a person is seen using a serrated knife to cut a yellow cake placed on a wooden board. The cake has a hole in the center, and the person is cutting it from the edge towards the center. The person's hand is visible, and they are using it to hold the cake steady while cutting. The cake appears to be soft and moist, and the knife cuts through it easily. The wooden board is round and has a natural wood grain pattern. The background is not visible, and the focus is solely on the cake and the cutting process.