The video shows a person using a knife to spread chocolate frosting on a cake. The cake is placed on a piece of parchment paper on a table. The person is wearing a purple sweater and is spreading the frosting in a circular motion. The cake appears to be a round chocolate cake, and the frosting is a glossy, dark brown color. The person's movements are smooth and deliberate, ensuring that the frosting is evenly distributed across the top of the cake.