World-renowned DJ Steve Aoki has confessed he is "amazed" by the reaction to his latest cake throw. The 48-year-old disc jockey, famous for his iconic "caking" ritual during live sets, recently performed at London's Ministry of Sound, where he swapped his traditional sheet cakes for giant McVitie's Jaffa Cakes.
An Unexpected Twist on a Legendary Ritual
As the American DJ entertained crowds in the English capital, he found himself at the center of a hotly contested debate. Instead of the usual sheet cakes, Aoki launched supersized Jaffa Cakes into the audience, showering revellers with light sponge, dark chocolate, and tangy orange jelly. The crowd was sent into a frenzy, and the moment quickly went viral.
Aoki's Take on the Cake or Biscuit Debate
Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Aoki said: "I've played a lot of shows in London over the years, and UK crowds always bring a different kind of energy. When I decided I was going to throw giant Jaffa Cakes and looked into it, I was amazed by just how passionate people are about whether they're a cake or a biscuit." He added, "The second they started flying into the crowd, everyone instantly understood the reference. That's when I knew it would be one of those unexpected moments that people would remember."
Aoki admitted that the Jaffa Cake is a "uniquely British" favourite, which inspired him to switch things up for the gig. "Having thrown over 30,000 cakes around the world since 2011, I'm fairly sure only in the UK could a cake throw spark a national debate," he said, though he stopped short of giving his own opinion on the matter.
Fan Reactions and Viral Frenzy
The moment quickly went viral, with fans once again debating the age-old question. On TikTok, one user commented: "I thought he throws cakes, not biscuits?" Another added: "Did he just throw giant Jaffa Cakes? Obsessed."
McVitie's Weighs In
A McVitie's spokesperson responded to Aoki's choice, saying: "We can't say watching Jaffa Cakes fly across one of London's most renowned dance floors, courtesy of legendary DJ Steve Aoki, was on our bucket list for 2026 - but we love it! We're thrilled to see he's on the right side of history too. Steve is right. Jaffa Cakes are, and always have been, cakes!"
The unexpected moment has left fans and the DJ himself amazed, cementing Aoki's reputation for creating unforgettable live experiences.
