This is the signature move of John Mak. Everytime he gives us tons of homework, he says piece of cake to make us feel worse. People who don't know what this means might get confused, for they might think John Mak is giving out cakes.
Student A: Today no homework?
John Mak: Today's homework is Chapter 1 Q10-30.
Student B, C, D, E, F, G, H: WHAT?!?
John Mak: Piece of cake.
derived from snack dad, a cake butler is a parent who dispenses sweets to their children on demand, offering no resistance. A cake butler is said to be incapable of standing up for themselves, and is synonymous with pushover or spineless.
Johnny is a real yes man. He plays cake butler to everyone who asks something of him.
Something pleasant which draws attention from a situation which could be awkward or embarrassing for those involved. Distraction cake originated in British teen dramedy "Skins" where Emily Fitch produced a delicious chocolate cake, seemingly from thin air, in order to remove attention from Naomi Campbell who was being heckled about her sexuality - presumably as an act to show her undying love.
Cook: I know the cure
Naomi: The cure for what?
Cook: It's my cock Naomi: What the hell are you talking about?
*Awkward glances and laughter*
Emily: Hey look what I made! (Produces delicious distraction cake)