The video shows a person using a spatula to spread chocolate frosting on a cake. The cake is in a round pan, and the frosting is thick and glossy. The spatula is being moved in a circular motion to evenly distribute the frosting on the cake. The person's hand is visible, holding the spatula and applying pressure to spread the frosting. The cake appears to be freshly baked, with a golden brown crust visible at the edges of the pan. The frosting is a rich, dark brown color, and the cake is in a light-colored pan.