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{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|There really was a cake...|sound=GLaDOS_escape_01_death_nag01-1.wav}}
{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|There really was a cake...|sound=GLaDOS_escape_01_death_nag01-1.wav}}


The promise of '''Cake''' is introduced by [[GLaDOS]] as an incentive for [[Chell]] to complete the [[test chambers]] in the original [[Portal]]. It is referenced in many of the [[Doug Rattmann|Rattmann's dens]] as ''a lie'', sparking the {{w|internet meme}} [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-cake-is-a-lie "The Cake is a lie"]. {{Spoiler|The Cake can be seen at the end of Portal in a room surrounded with ''waking'' [[Personality_core|Personality Cores]] and the [[Weighted Companion Cube|Companion Cube]].}}
The promise of '''Cake''' is introduced by [[GLaDOS]] as an incentive for [[Chell]] to complete the [[test chambers]] in the original [[Portal]]. {{Spoiler|It is referenced in many of the [[Doug Rattmann|Rattmann]]'s dens as "a lie", sparking the {{w|internet meme}} [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-cake-is-a-lie "The Cake is a lie"]. The Cake can be seen at the end of Portal in a room surrounded with waking [[Personality_core|Personality Cores]] and the [[Weighted Companion Cube|Companion Cube]].}}


== Portal ==
== Portal ==
The cake is spoken of frequently throughout Portal. It is often mentioned through dialogue as well as [[Rattmann]]'s wall art in his dens. Although the dens frequently claim that the cake is in fact a lie, the ending of Portal shows the actual cake.
The cake is spoken of frequently throughout Portal. It is often mentioned through dialogue{{Spoiler| as well as [[Rattmann]]'s wall art in his dens}}. {{Spoiler|Although the dens frequently claim that the cake is in fact a lie, the ending of Portal shows the actual cake. This implies that GLaDOS really hid the cake very well for "Cake and Refreshments". The cake is also mentioned on the monitors in the escape sequence (in the midst of gibberish, you will find some cake recipes mixed).}}
{{hatnote|See also: [[Party Escort Bot]]}}


=== Recipe ===
=== Recipe ===
In addition to the simple mention of the Cake, an actual recipe is given. The recipe can be found on several computer screens after Chell's escape from death. Additionally, during the battle with GLaDOS, the [[Cores#Intelligence Core|Intelligence Core]] will recite the recipe for the Cake. The recipe often contains inedible or undesireable ingredients, such as "fish shaped ethyl benzene" or "cranial caps."
In addition to the simple mention of the Cake, an actual recipe is given. {{Spoiler|The recipe can be found on several computer screens after Chell's escape from death. }}Additionally, {{Spoiler|during the battle with GLaDOS, }}the [[Intelligence Core]] will [[Core voice lines#Intelligence core|recite]] the recipe for the Cake. {{Spoiler|The recipe often contains unusual (e.g. "candy coated peanut butter pieces, shaped like fish") or potentially lethal (e.g. "cranial caps") ingredients.}}
{{hatnote|See also: [[Core voice lines#Intelligence core|Intelligence Core voice lines]]}}


== Portal 2 ==
== Portal 2 ==
The cake is referenced again in Portal 2, but much more infrequently. The earliest reference to it can be seen on computer monitors; it's recipe is displayed amidst gibberish. Another is referenced once through a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxd7gdSt7dU#t=19m19s sticker on the fake door before GLaDOS takes Chell to her chamber], mentioning that she [[Media:GLaDOS fgbrvtrap02.wav|"...honestly, TRULY didn't think [Chell would] fall for that."]] This contradicts the common notion that GLaDOS may have forgotten about the cake after the destruction of the Intelligence Core.
The cake is referenced again in Portal 2, but much more infrequently. The earliest reference to it can be seen on computer monitors; it's recipe is displayed amidst gibberish. Another is referenced once through a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxd7gdSt7dU#t=19m19s sticker on the fake door before GLaDOS takes Chell to her chamber], mentioning that she [[Media:GLaDOS fgbrvtrap02.wav|"honestly, TRULY didn't think" (Chell would) fall for it]]. This contradicts the common notion that GLaDOS may have forgotten about the cake after the destruction of the Intelligence Core.


== Gallery ==
{{Gallery
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|width=175
|File:Black Forest Cake.jpg|A typical Black Forest cake.
}}
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The cake does not appear in ''[[Portal 2]]'' as it did in ''[[Portal]] 1'', Eric Wolpaw stated that it was removed because he and Valve were tired of the memes and had had enough of cake jokes.
* The cake does not appear in ''[[Portal 2]]'' as it did in the original ''[[Portal]]'', Erik Wolpaw stated that it was removed because he and Valve were tired of the memes and had enough of cake jokes. However, in the [[Portal 2 Chapter 1 Test Chamber 2|third level of ''Portal 2'']], there is a rat man den that has a drawing of part of the cake.
* The cake slice icon shown on the neon panels throughout [[Test Chamber]]s in Portal appears in another Valve game, [http://store.steampowered.com/app/630 Alien Swarm], as the icon of the achievement "Perfect".
* The cake slice icon shown on the neon panels throughout [[Test Chamber]]s in Portal appears in another Valve game, [http://store.steampowered.com/app/630 Alien Swarm], as the icon of the achievement "Perfect".
** The icon has also appeared on the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Noise_Maker#Team_Fortress_Birthday TF Birthday Noise Maker] item's icon in ''Team Fortress 2'', with the cherry removed.
** The icon has also appeared on the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Noise_Maker#Team_Fortress_Birthday TF Birthday Noise Maker] item's icon in ''Team Fortress 2'', with the cherry removed.
* The cake was put in the game as inspired from the Black Forest cake sold in a bakery near the Valve headquarters.
* The cake was put in the game as inspired from the Black Forest cake sold in a bakery near the Valve headquarters.
* {{Spoiler|An alternative recipe is given during the [[You Wouldn't Know|credits]] of [[LEGO Dimensions]]; its ingredients are edible, save for {{Tooltip|the final ingredient.|1 20-FT THICK IMPERMEABLE CLAY LAYER.}}}}

Latest revision as of 15:06, 29 October 2022

Portal Cake.png
There really was a cake...
GLaDOS

The promise of Cake is introduced by GLaDOS as an incentive for Chell to complete the test chambers in the original Portal. It is referenced in many of the Rattmann's dens as "a lie", sparking the internet meme "The Cake is a lie". The Cake can be seen at the end of Portal in a room surrounded with waking Personality Cores and the Companion Cube.

Portal

The cake is spoken of frequently throughout Portal. It is often mentioned through dialogue as well as Rattmann's wall art in his dens. Although the dens frequently claim that the cake is in fact a lie, the ending of Portal shows the actual cake. This implies that GLaDOS really hid the cake very well for "Cake and Refreshments". The cake is also mentioned on the monitors in the escape sequence (in the midst of gibberish, you will find some cake recipes mixed).

See also: Party Escort Bot

Recipe

In addition to the simple mention of the Cake, an actual recipe is given. The recipe can be found on several computer screens after Chell's escape from death. Additionally, during the battle with GLaDOS, the Intelligence Core will recite the recipe for the Cake. The recipe often contains unusual (e.g. "candy coated peanut butter pieces, shaped like fish") or potentially lethal (e.g. "cranial caps") ingredients.

Portal 2

The cake is referenced again in Portal 2, but much more infrequently. The earliest reference to it can be seen on computer monitors; it's recipe is displayed amidst gibberish. Another is referenced once through a sticker on the fake door before GLaDOS takes Chell to her chamber, mentioning that she "honestly, TRULY didn't think" (Chell would) fall for it. This contradicts the common notion that GLaDOS may have forgotten about the cake after the destruction of the Intelligence Core.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The cake does not appear in Portal 2 as it did in the original Portal, Erik Wolpaw stated that it was removed because he and Valve were tired of the memes and had enough of cake jokes. However, in the third level of Portal 2, there is a rat man den that has a drawing of part of the cake.
  • The cake slice icon shown on the neon panels throughout Test Chambers in Portal appears in another Valve game, Alien Swarm, as the icon of the achievement "Perfect".
  • The cake was put in the game as inspired from the Black Forest cake sold in a bakery near the Valve headquarters.
  • An alternative recipe is given during the credits of LEGO Dimensions; its ingredients are edible, save for the final ingredient.