McDonald’s Sells Birthday Cakes for Only $9—and No One Knows About This

You can always count on TikTok to teach you something new. This week we were shocked when we learned that you can actually buy a sheet cake at McDonald’s. But many McDonald’s employees didn’t even know about the cakes, so we bet this is new news to you, too.

Here’s everything you need to know about the newly famous McDonald’s birthday cake (and here’s a list of the best cakes you can get at grocery stores).

Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too

TikTok user @kayrock93 surprised everyone when she uploaded a video of her visiting her local McDonald’s and purchasing a celebratory sheet cake. Packed in a white cardboard box, the sponge cake—available in your choice of chocolate or vanilla—is covered in vanilla frosting and features an image of Ronald McDonald in the center.

@kayrock93Here ya go guys! Bought another one 🎂#cake #mcdonalds #fyp #foryourpage #viral♬ Yummy – Justin Bieber

This McDonald’s sheet cake can totally be used for anything that’s worth celebrating….birthdays, promotions, making it through another Monday, whatever!

How Can I Get One?

McDonald’s off-menu sheet cakes are available for just $9. While the price might be right, there is a catch—the cakes aren’t available at every location. It’s up to local management to decide if they want to offer them at their store.

There’s only one way to find out…swing by your local McDonald’s and ask. Don’t be surprised if the employees aren’t entirely sure what you’re talking about. Up until this week, this cake seems to be one of the-best kept McDonald’s secrets.

If your local store isn’t selling these cakes, check out these easy-to-serve sheet cake recipes you can make yourself. Did you know if the McFloat is not on the menu, there’s a hack that allows you to still order it?

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