Pidapipo and Illustrator Beci Orpin Have Released Three New Gelato Cakes to Help Spread Positivity

“Share Love”, “Thinking ‘Bout You”, “Gelato Makes You Feel Good”.

These are the optimistic messages at the centre of a new, limited-edition range of nutty gelato cakes by Pidapipo in collaboration with Melbourne illustrator Beci Orpin.

Written on edible wafers on top of each cake – and on each cake box – they’re just the kind of gentle reminder we need during lockdown 2.0.

There are three flavours to choose from, each covered in Italian meringue and with a flaky, puff-pastry base: cassata (ricotta and candied fruits) and pistachio gelato with chopped pistachios; bacio and hazelnut gelato with chopped hazelnuts; and peanut butter and chocolate gelato with a chocolate crumb.

The bold, colourful designs are in Orpin’s signature style, as seen in the calming Covid-19 message she shared on a billboard in South Melbourne in April. And she’s also created a number of stickers, postcards and window decals to brighten up the Pidapipo stores during lockdown.

The gelato cakes cost $15 each and are available to pick up from Pidapipo’s Carlton and Windsor stores until August 25.