Baker arrested over X-rated cupcakes

Beirut The arrest of a woman in egypt for baking and selling cupcakes bearing iced genitals has sparked national debate after a minister formed a legal committee to investigate.

The baker was reportedly charged with “violating family values” after photos went viral on Facebook.

According to egypt’s youm7 newspaper, the baker denied making the graphic decorations on top of the cakes.

The incident has garnered massive attention across egypt’s state-controlled media.

From Tiktok influencers to actresses, belly-dancers and novelists, the arrest of the baker is the latest in a string of charges and jail time brought against egyptians in recent years for harming public morals.