The video shows a person using a knife to spread white frosting on a chocolate cake. The cake is placed on a white plate, and the person is spreading the frosting in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving towards the edges. The frosting is thick and creamy, and the person is spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface of the cake. The cake itself appears to be a two-layer chocolate cake with white frosting in between the layers. The person's movements are smooth and precise, indicating that they are experienced in cake decorating. The video is shot from a top-down perspective, allowing the viewer to see the entire process of frosting the cake.