🔥 The showstopper

Burn-away toppers that steal the whole moment

Hide a message, a name or a gender reveal beneath our edible burn-away topper. Light it, watch it gently burn away in seconds, and reveal the surprise underneath — caught on camera, every single time.

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Blue burn-away gender reveal cake reading Guess what? It's a Boy
Edible burn-away topper mid-reveal on a celebration cake
What is a burn-away topper?

A hidden picture, revealed by a single flame

A burn-away topper is two layers in one: a beautiful cover image printed on a special edible sheet, sitting over your secret custom image below. When you light the edge, the top layer burns away cleanly and harmlessly to unveil what was hidden all along.

  • The cover can read "Guess what?", "We have news…" or anything you like
  • Underneath waits your real message — a name, a date, "It's a Boy/Girl", or a custom photo
  • The whole reveal takes just a few seconds and looks unforgettable on video
Made for big moments

The perfect occasions for a burn-away reveal

If there's a secret worth saving for the perfect second, this is how you tell it.

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Gender reveals

The classic. Light it and let the room gasp as "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl" appears in front of everyone — no balloons, no confetti cannon required.

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Big announcements

Engagements, pregnancies, new jobs, a cross-country move — hide the headline and let the cake break the news for you.

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Milestone surprises

Surprise parties, retirements, graduations and "we're moving!" reveals. Save the punchline for one perfect, camera-ready second.

Easy as 1–2–3

How the reveal works

Three simple steps from your secret to the big moment.

Send us the secret

Upload the hidden image or message you want revealed, plus the cover wording. We design both layers and proof them with you.

Place it on the cake

Your burn-away topper arrives ready to use. Set it flat on top of your finished cake — buttercream or fondant both work beautifully.

Light it & reveal

Touch a flame to the marked edge, step back, and let the top layer burn away to uncover your surprise. Hit record first!

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🌿 Food-safe & worry-free

Designed to be safe, edible and clean-burning

Our burn-away toppers are printed with food-safe edible inks on sheets crafted for a clean, gentle burn — no smoke clouds, no mess, no chemical smell over your dessert.

  • Nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and Kosher-certified, like everything we make
  • Light it away from hair, décor and overhanging items; keep a clear space above the cake
  • Use a long lighter or match, supervise children, and never leave a lit topper unattended
  • The revealed image underneath stays fully edible and ready to serve
Burn-away topper after the reveal, showing the hidden message on the cake
The gallery

Reveals we've helped make happen

A few of our favourite burn-away moments — yours could be next.

Blue gender reveal cake reading It's a Boy
Burn-away topper mid-burn revealing a hidden image
Blue-themed burn-away reveal cake topper
Completed burn-away reveal showing the surprise message
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Order your burn-away topper

Pick a style below, or start a fully custom reveal with your own images and wording.

Good to know

Burn-away questions, answered

Yes — when used as directed. The top layer is made to burn away cleanly and quickly. Light it in a clear space away from anything flammable, supervise the burn, and the revealed image beneath stays food-safe and edible.
Usually just a few seconds from edge to full reveal. It's quick, which is exactly why it films so well — have your camera rolling before you light it.
Absolutely. Send us a name, a date, "It's a Boy/Girl", a logo or a full custom photo and we'll print it as your hidden reveal layer, with a cover image of your choice on top.
No noticeable taste is left behind. We use food-safe edible inks and clean-burning sheets, so your dessert is ready to slice and serve right after the reveal.
No problem at all. Every order ships with clear instructions, and you can message Kinaz directly for a quick walkthrough before your event.
Ready for the reveal?

Let's hide a surprise worth waiting for

Tell us your secret and we'll turn it into a burn-away moment your guests will talk about for years. Questions? Chat with Kinaz — bottom-right, anytime.

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