Watch Take the Cake

Take the Cake is a heartwarming indie film from 2013 that brings to life the story of a small town baker and his struggle to keep his bakery afloat. Directed by Michael Fitzer, the film stars Drew Thomas Allen as Thomas, the baker with a big heart, Joseph Bearor as Abel, his loyal best friend, and Ashley Erin Campbell as Maya, Thomas’ love interest.

The movie revolves around Thomas, a young baker, who is struggling to keep his bakery running amidst tough competition from a newly opened bakery in town. Despite having a loyal customer base, Thomas finds it increasingly difficult to attract new customers and expand his business. To make ends meet, he bakes simple cakes for local events like birthdays and weddings.

One day, Thomas gets a request from a client to bake a cake for her daughter's birthday. However, the client insists that the cake should be gluten-free, which presents a new challenge for Thomas as he has never baked such a cake before. To make matters worse, Thomas' oven breaks down, and he is left with no option but to use his neighbor's oven to bake the cake.

As Thomas sets out to bake the cake, he gets help from his best friend, Abel, who is ever-ready to lend a helping hand. Together, they bake the perfect gluten-free cake, which becomes an instant hit among the birthday party guests. Encouraged by the success of the cake, Thomas decides to introduce more gluten-free options in his bakery, which attracts a whole new clientele to his store.

In the meantime, Maya, a young woman who has recently moved to town, visits Thomas' bakery to buy a cake for her friend's birthday. Maya, who is pursuing her passion for baking, is impressed by Thomas' skills and passion for baking. She gets drawn to Thomas, and the two start spending time together, bonding over their love for baking.

As the two develop feelings for each other, Maya decides to help Thomas expand his business by setting up a website and social media page for his bakery. With Maya's help, Thomas' bakery gains wider recognition and manages to attract new customers, allowing him to keep his business running.

However, just when things are looking up for Thomas, he faces a new challenge when the owner of the new bakery in town, who happens to be Maya's ex-boyfriend, files a lawsuit against him, accusing him of copying his designs. Thomas is forced to defend himself in court, and the outcome of the case will determine the future of his bakery.

Take the Cake is a charming film that showcases the power of love, friendship, and determination. The performances by the lead actors are stellar, and the chemistry between them is palpable. The movie's message is clear - never give up on your dreams, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be.

Overall, Take the Cake is a must-watch film for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy with a dash of drama. The movie is uplifting, heartwarming, and showcases the power of community support. It teaches us that with a little determination and a lot of love, anything is possible.