Zayn Malik Shows OffLast of Us-Themed Cake as He Celebrates His 32nd Birthday: 'Amazing Piece of Art'

Mar. 15, 2025

Zayn Malik.Photo:Swan Gallet/WWD/Getty

Swan Gallet/WWD/Getty

Zayn Malikis celebrating his birthday with an incredible looking treat!On Sunday, Jan. 12, the former One Direction singer turned 32 and took to hisInstagram Storiesto show off a jaw-dropping, horror-themed gift that begs the question: Is it cake?“Thank you for all the birthday wishes, 32!!” he captioned a photo of himself holding aLast of Us-themed cake.He also took the opportunity to thank his fans for their support and generosity. “I’ve seen the projects you’ve all been creating to help others and couldn’t be more thankful,” he continued. “Thanks for raising funds for causes close to my heart.”Zayn Malik shows off his birthday cake.Zayn Malik/InstagramIn a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from theLast of Usvideo game franchise and HBO series of the same name. His first name was emblazoned in large, bold letters at the base of the skin-crawling confection.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In the caption, Malik gave a shout-out to the cake’s creator. “@thelondonbaker Thank you for this amazing piece of art, you’re an absolute legend,” he wrote. “This cake is the best I’ve ever had… in 32 years!”Instagram user @thelondonbaker is Elizabeth Rowe, the winner of season 2 ofIs It Cake?on Netflix.Zayn Malik’s birthday cake.Zayn Malik/InstagramThis isn’t the first time the “Pillowtalk” singer has received a deceptive-looking dessert for his birthday. When Malik turned 28 in 2021, former girlfriendGigi Hadid—who is a hugeCake Bossfan— commissioned celebrity bakerBuddy Valastroto make a Bradford City AFC-themed birthday cake for him.The confection resembled the English team’s brown and yellow striped jersey on a soccer field. It featured a scorecard that read, “Happy 28th Birthday Z! Love, G.“Malik recently made news when he ended hisStairway to the Sky Tourearly, citing his vocal health as the reason he was unable to perform for his final U.K. stop in Newcastle.

Zayn Malikis celebrating his birthday with an incredible looking treat!

On Sunday, Jan. 12, the former One Direction singer turned 32 and took to hisInstagram Storiesto show off a jaw-dropping, horror-themed gift that begs the question: Is it cake?

“Thank you for all the birthday wishes, 32!!” he captioned a photo of himself holding aLast of Us-themed cake.

He also took the opportunity to thank his fans for their support and generosity. “I’ve seen the projects you’ve all been creating to help others and couldn’t be more thankful,” he continued. “Thanks for raising funds for causes close to my heart.”

Zayn Malik shows off his birthday cake.Zayn Malik/Instagram

Zayn Malik/Instagram

In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from theLast of Usvideo game franchise and HBO series of the same name. His first name was emblazoned in large, bold letters at the base of the skin-crawling confection.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In the caption, Malik gave a shout-out to the cake’s creator. “@thelondonbaker Thank you for this amazing piece of art, you’re an absolute legend,” he wrote. “This cake is the best I’ve ever had… in 32 years!”

Instagram user @thelondonbaker is Elizabeth Rowe, the winner of season 2 ofIs It Cake?on Netflix.

Zayn Malik’s birthday cake.Zayn Malik/Instagram

This isn’t the first time the “Pillowtalk” singer has received a deceptive-looking dessert for his birthday. When Malik turned 28 in 2021, former girlfriendGigi Hadid—who is a hugeCake Bossfan— commissioned celebrity bakerBuddy Valastroto make a Bradford City AFC-themed birthday cake for him.

The confection resembled the English team’s brown and yellow striped jersey on a soccer field. It featured a scorecard that read, “Happy 28th Birthday Z! Love, G.”

Malik recently made news when he ended hisStairway to the Sky Tourearly, citing his vocal health as the reason he was unable to perform for his final U.K. stop in Newcastle.

source: people.com