Why it worked
The video uses a simple, engaging question and a visually appealing dessert to create curiosity. The creator's direct interaction with the food and the suspense of the 'squishy or cake' dilemma likely drove viewer engagement.
Summary
The creator holds up a dessert that looks like a sandwich with chocolate cake layers and a cream filling. She asks the audience if it's "squishy or cake?" and then proceeds to take bites out of it, seemingly to determine its texture.