‘ ₹5 Lakh Father’s Day Cake’ trends on X: ‘Beta, isse toh 2BHK ka down payment ho jaata'

As Father's Day nears, children across the globe are brainstorming unique ways to celebrate the occasion—and one of the sweetest gestures remains surprising dad with a cake. However, a rather expensive cake has caught the internet’s attention. With two days still to go until the celebration on Sunday, a Father's Day special “hazelnut chocolate cake priced at ₹5 lakh” is trending on X (formerly Twitter) - likely caused due to a typo or a technical glitch.

A screenshot now going viral on social media appears to be from a food delivery or e-commerce platform. It displays a selection of Father's Day-themed cakes from a bakery, with options to choose between Veg/Non-Veg and features to sort or filter items. Among the cakes listed, one has stood out—for all the wrong reasons:

"Father's Day Special Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (500gm)

Price: ₹5,00,000 (likely a typo or technical glitch)

Note: The product description humorously reads, "Your dad wouldn’t want you spending a sin..."—perhaps poking fun at the absurdly high price."

Some of the top reactions include:

A user wrote: "Dad's reaction after seeing the cake: 'Son, that could’ve been a down payment for a 2BHK flat!' 😅 #5LakhCake."

Another wrote: "This is seriously suspicious—you all really need to check this out."

A third user said: "Everyone’s talking about it. Few can afford it. And fewer can forget it. The viral sensation: #5LakhCake."

Another said: "Dad took a bite and said: ‘It’s good... but the price gave me indigestion!’

As the cake continues to trend, it seems like this Father's Day might just be remembered more for a pricing glitch than for gifts or heartfelt messages.

When is Father’s Day celebrated?

Father’s Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June. In 2025, it falls on 15 June. While many countries mark the occasion on this date, some nations like Italy, Portugal, and Spain celebrate it earlier—on 19 March.

How did Father’s Day begin?

The idea for Father’s Day came from Sonora Smart Dodd, who lived in Washington, USA. In 1909, after hearing a sermon about Mother’s Day, she wanted to honour her own father—a single parent who had raised her and her siblings. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910, but it wasn’t until 1972 that it was officially recognised by the United States.