In the video, a person is seen using a knife to cut a chocolate cake. The cake is cylindrical in shape and has a smooth, shiny surface. The person cuts the cake from the top down, making a clean slice. The knife is silver and appears to be sharp, as it cuts through the cake with ease. The cake is placed on a white surface, and there are no other objects visible in the frame. The person's hands are visible, but their face is not shown. The lighting in the video is bright, highlighting the rich, dark color of the chocolate cake.