Meghan Markle has once again made an appearance on our screens, this time by treating—or possibly torturing—her Netflix crew with homemade rosé cupcakes. Despite her enthusiastic efforts, the crew reportedly declined to partake in these sweet creations.
In what appeared to be an attempt to present herself as a down-to-earth, relatable figure, Meghan shared a baking moment on Instagram. A brief clip from With Love, Meghan featured her carefully icing cupcakes with pink frosting. The accompanying caption read, "Daydreaming about the rosé cupcakes and other never-before-seen moments from season 1 of With Love, Meghan on Netflix. We couldn't fit it all in, but my goodness, did we have fun trying! Thanks again to the crew—miss you guys." While she may have missed the crew, whether they missed her cupcakes remains highly questionable.
Now, about those cupcakes. Were they delicate, Pinterest-worthy masterpieces? Not in the slightest. The frosting bore little resemblance to an elegant rose and instead looked more like something a toddler might have produced—if not something even less appealing. Both professional bakers and casual viewers alike were quick to critique Meghan’s questionable decorating skills. The consistency of the frosting was off, her piping technique was non-existent, and the final result was a lumpy, drooping mess sitting awkwardly atop a cupcake that was still in its muffin tin. Many speculated that this segment wasn’t really about baking at all. Instead, some believed it was yet another calculated move to promote her personal brand. The pink frosting, conveniently matching her nail polish, seemed just a little too curated to be a coincidence.
This isn’t the first time Meghan has been accused of using With Love, Meghan as a thinly veiled infomercial. Viewers have pointed out the relentless product placements, from her friend's jewelry line to decorative baskets, floral sprinkles, and high-end cookware—everything except meaningful content. The cupcake stunt appeared to be less about frosting technique and more about sustaining public interest in her brand. Meghan seems intent on positioning herself as an all-in-one lifestyle expert—a wellness guru, fashion icon, influencer, and now, apparently, a baker.
The truth, however, is far less glamorous. She’s simply another celebrity attempting to sell overpriced, unnecessary products under the guise of authenticity. In the final episode of With Love, Meghan, she openly admitted that she has "a business" now—though what exactly that business entails remains a mystery. Food? Beauty? Merchandise? The entire show felt like an extended setup for an eventual commercial endeavor, a slow-moving strategy to sell products nobody asked for.
So, did the Netflix crew refuse to eat Meghan Markle’s cupcakes? Maybe, maybe not. But given the lackluster frosting, amateur presentation, and glaringly obvious product placement, it wouldn’t be shocking if they politely—or not so politely—declined. Ultimately, the biggest takeaway isn’t that Meghan Markle can’t bake; that much was already evident. What she’s really mastered is the art of relentless self-promotion, proving once again that she remains the undisputed queen of making everything about herself. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to cleanse my eyes of those pink, frosting disasters—and maybe bake some proper cupcakes.
