×19“I'm about to make the most dangerous strawberry tres leches cake.”
@jose.elcook · 3.0M followers
This creator normally gets 969K views. This one got 18M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A chef demonstrates how to make a strawberry tres leches cake from scratch, including baking the cake, preparing the strawberry puree and tres leches mixture, and assembling the final dessert. The video also features a call to action for a Venmo discount on TikTok Shop.
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Why it worked
The video works because it combines an appealing food trend (tres leches cake) with a visually satisfying cooking process, clear instructions, and a strong call to action for a shopping discount. The chef's engaging personality and the vibrant colors of the ingredients also contribute to its appeal.
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