Celebrity bakers took note. Christina Tosi of Milk Bar called it "the most punk rock thing to happen to sugar since the cronut." In London, a pop-up sold "Depression-Era Rebel Ryders" made with stale coffee and beets, donating proceeds to food banks. Do not slice a Rebel Ryder. That implies control. Instead, you breach it. Hand your guests a fork (or a spoon, or just their hands). Let them dig directly into the shatter zone. Expect crumbs on the floor. Expect sticky fingers. Do not apologize.
It is the cake that whispers: You are allowed to be rough around the edges. Now pass the hammer. rebel rhyder cake
Just remember: The bakery police aren't coming. And if they do? Tell them the Rebel sent you. Celebrity bakers took note