The video shows a close-up of a purple cake with a white icing being piped on top of it. The icing is being piped in a circular motion, creating a spiral pattern. The cake is placed on a wooden surface, and the icing is being applied with a piping bag. The purple cake has a textured surface, and the white icing contrasts with the purple color. The video is shot in a well-lit environment, and the focus is on the cake and the icing.