A 200-kilogram embroidered-pattern cake has been entered into the Ukrainian Book of Records
In Bukovina, a giant cake shaped like an embroidered shirt weighing over 200 kilograms was created for Vyshyvanka Day and officially recognized as a Ukrainian record. After the presentation, the sweet creation wasn’t just displayed—it was distributed in exchange for donations to support the military, according to “Suspilne.Chernivtsi.”
In Myhove, Bukovina, a true gastronomic giant was baked for World Vyshyvanka Day—a cake in the shape of a Ukrainian embroidered shirt, weighing over 200 kilograms, which officially made it into the Ukrainian Book of Records, becoming not just a festive event but also a symbol of support for the military.
A team of eight pastry chefs from Myhove and Berehomet worked on creating this sweet work of art, and, according to the organizers, the entire process took four days of non-stop work—from baking the cake layers to the finest details of the Bukovinian ornamentation.
About 1,200 eggs and over a hundred liters of jam were used to make the cake, and the final result was so impressive that it was officially certified by representatives of the Ukrainian Book of Records during the presentation at the Myhiv Lyceum.
The idea to create this dessert came about a month before the event, and, according to pastry chef Kateryna Marchuk, the team wanted to make not just a record, but a symbolic gift dedicated to Ukrainian defenders and everyone supporting the country during the war. “Our team consisted of eight people. We used about 1,200 eggs for the cake. We wanted to create a cake in the shape of an embroidered shirt, which we dedicated to all the soldiers and defenders who are helping to defend our land from the invaders,” the pastry chef said.
The record was officially certified: the cake weighed 200 kilograms and 700 grams, and its entry into the Ukrainian Book of Records was carried out by local officials and event organizers, who emphasized that such initiatives unite the community and bring a sense of celebration even in difficult times. “No one in our region has ever baked a cake like this in the shape of a Ukrainian embroidered shirt and using Ukrainian Bukovinian ornamentation. For us, this is a great honor and a source of great pride,” noted the director of the Myhiv Secondary School.
After the official ceremony, the sweet record-breaking cake wasn’t left just on display—it was sold by the slice, with proceeds going to the 93rd Battalion of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade. In this way, the community has already raised over 100,000 hryvnias, which will be donated to support the military.
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