Cake

"Cake" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their seventh extended play Kill My Doubt. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on July 31, 2023. Background and release On June 19, 2023, JYP Entertainment announced Itzy would be releasing their seventh extended play titled Kill My Doubt on July 31. The track listing was also released on the same day with "Cake" announced as the lead single. A day later, the promotional schedule was released. The music video teasers was released on July 26, and July 27. The song was released alongside the EP and its music video on July 31. Composition "Cake" was written and composed by duo Black Eyed Pilseung, with Jeon Goon participating in the lyrics writing, Flyt participating in the composition and arrangement, and the duo's Rado participating in the arrangement. The track has been described as an "energetic" pop and hip hop song characterized by "energetic brass and drum sounds" with lyrics carrying the message of "easily forget[ting] all your problems, like a piece of cake". Member Yeji explained that the song "is a summer score filled with the girl group's energetic vibe". Yuna noted that "the core essence of the track is the summer-themed melody that's guaranteed to fight off the heatwave". "Cake" was composed in the key of G major, with a tempo of 103 beats per minute. Critical reception