In the video, a person wearing gloves is seen cutting a cake with a knife. The cake is placed on a white surface, and the person is using a ruler to measure the cake. The cake appears to be a round, yellow cake with a smooth top. The person is carefully cutting the cake, ensuring that it is evenly sliced. The knife used is a long, sharp knife, and the person is using a steady hand to make the cuts. The ruler is used to measure the cake before cutting, indicating that the person is likely making multiple servings of the cake. The video does not show the person's face, focusing solely on the cake and the cutting process.