# How to Sign “Cake” in Sign Language

Imagine you're at a birthday party or a celebration at work, and there's a beautiful dessert on display. Being able to sign "cake" in ASL can make these moments more inclusive, ensuring that everyone is part of the conversation.

## Signing “Cake”  
1. Hand shape: Start with your dominant hand in an open “bent-5” handshape. Form your non-dominant into an “S” with your palm downard.  
2. Hand location: Bring your hands in front of your body at about chest level. Place your dominant hand-palm down onto your non-dominant hand.  
3. Movement: Tap your dominant hand against your non-dominant hand twice.  
4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

## Learn how to sign other food items!
[Bread](/content/asl/bread/index.html) | [Cheese](/content/asl/cheese/index.html) | [Rice](/content/asl/rice/index.html) | [Pasta](/content/asl/pasta/index.html) | [Pizza](/content/asl/pizza/index.html) | [Burger](/content/asl/burger/index.html) | [Salad](/content/asl/salad/index.html) | [Soup](/content/asl/soup/index.html) | [Cake](/content/asl/cake/index.html) | [Cookie](/content/asl/cookie/index.html) | [Ice Cream](/content/asl/ice-cream/index.html) | [Chocolate](/content/asl/chocolate/index.html) | [Sandwich](/content/asl/sandwich/index.html) | [Cereal](/content/asl/cereal/index.html) | [Pancakes](/content/asl/pancakes/index.html) | [Pie](/content/asl/pie/index.html) | [Yogurt](/content/asl/yogurt/index.html) | [Butter](/content/asl/butter/index.html) | [Cupcake](/content/asl/cupcake/index.html) | [Muffin](/content/asl/muffin/index.html) | [Toast](/content/asl/toast/index.html)

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